Regence Medical Insurance

Clarifications about continuity of care at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Regence is negotiating with Peace Helth St. Joseph Medical Center (PHSJ) in bellingham regarding 2011 reimbursement rates. They continue to work with PHSJ and are still hopeful that a resolution will be reached. However, their current agreement is still on track to end on March 31, 2011. Therefore, they notified their members of the potential termination. If they fail to reach a resolution, PHSJ will become an out-of-network provider effective April 1.

Members will be albe to receive care from PHJS for at least 90 days after April 1 for the following conditions:

- an ongoing treatment plan, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Pregnancy in the 3rd trimester through six weeks postpartum
- High-risk pregnancy
- Hospital stay; inpatient rehab; skilled nursing facility; or confinement in a
longterm, acute-care facility
- Recent, major inpatient surgery still within the global follow-up period (six to
eight weeks)
- Surgical treatment for a condition requiring multiple surgeries (such as cleft
palate repair)
- Certified hospice care for a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months
or less
- Recent major trauma injury
- Behavioral health treatment

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this in further detail give us a call at 360-966-3732

Pet Contest 2011

The start of this 2011 year we sponsored a pet contest through our website. The winner was Cali Cross. you can see a photo of her at www.kelleyinsure.com. We thank you all for participating and voting.

Summer moving right along...

Summer has been moving right along for us here at Kelley Insurance. The summer festival was a great success. We had a lot of fun handing out goody bags along with some goodies at the everson parade. The weather was and still is perfect. We recently got awarded the HK Dent award from Safeco/Liberty Northwest insurance company as shown in the picture. Marcus Tucker on the left and Harlan Kelley on the right. The Kelley Insurance Team is proud to announce we are here to protect your financial future today!

Summer Safety Hints

Now that summer's in full swing, it's a good time to get your backyards in shape for the season's get-togethers and activities.

Inspect your play area - Your backyard swing set and other playground equipment should have plenty of shock-absorbing materials-such as wood chips or sand-underneath and on the perimeter. Replenish those materials if they look skimpy.

De-clutter - Put away toys, tools and lawn equipment.

Clean before cooking - Before firing it up, give your grill and its grates a good cleaning with soapy water. Invest in extra protection - Buy a grill pad or splatter mat to place under your grill. These naturally heat-resistant pads made of composite cement or plastic will catch grease that misses the drip pan and help prevent a flare-up.

Enjoy your summer & be safe!

Summer is Here!

I think we were afraid that summer would never come to Whatcom County. It actually did yesterday, only a day late...............

Be extra careful to look out for children playing, people riding bikes, motorcycles, walking & crossing streets.

Look over your insurance policies to make sure you have all of your summer "toys" covered. If you are not sure, call us for a policy review.

Demolition Derby...

Woohooo...the derby at the lynden fair grounds this weekend. We hope to see you there!

Rain

Rain, Rain, and more Rain. Why not measure the amount of rain with a rain gage from Kelley Insurance. Ask us on how to get a rain gage.