Blues enrollment reaches record high.Total enrollment in the 42 independent Blues plans hit 88.7 million at the end of the first quarter, the highest number ever, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Chicago-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
The previous record high was 87.9 million in 1975. Membership has grown in each of the last nine years. The recent year's gains occurred in 23 plans in all regions of the country, with eight reporting enrollment increases of at least 5%. Ten plans gained more than 100,000 members. Preferred provider organization pre·ferred provider organization n. Abbr. PPO A medical insurance plan in which members receive more coverage if they choose health care providers approved by or affiliated with the plan. plans were most popular with some 4.6 million new members, while health maintenance organizations grew by more than 300,000 members. Indemnity Recompense for loss, damage, or injuries; restitution or reimbursement. An indemnity contract arises when one individual takes on the obligation to pay for any loss or damage that has been or might be incurred by another individual. and point-of-service products lost members. |
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