| TO: | Commercial Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) |
| FROM: | Linda Ruthardt, Commissioner of Insurance |
| DATE: | October 23, 2000 |
| RE: | Addendum to "2000 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare" |
Enclosed please find a copy of the
Massachusetts Addendum to the "2000 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare." 
The Massachusetts Addendum must be provided along with the "2000 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare" to those people eligible for Medicare pursuant to Massachusetts regulations
211 CMR 42.09(4)
and
211 CMR 71.13(2)(d)4 file size 1MB
. Please note that the Massachusetts Addendum is in 14-point type.Carriers are reminded to not include this bulletin cover memo with the Addendum when it is given to consumers. Questions regarding this bulletin by licensed carriers may be directed to Kevin Beagan, Director, Health Unit of the State Rating Bureau at the Division of Insurance at (617) 521-7347. |