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Dear Employer: <br />BENEFICIAL EMPLOYEES SECURITY TRUSTS <br />P 0 S 1 O F f- I C E f3 0 X 13 - P • I R V I N E , C A L I I 0 H 14 I A 9 2 7 1 (4 <br />PIIOIAI E: 714 /540 5100 <br />IMPORTANT NOTICE <br />RE: B.E.S.T. MEDICAL PLANS <br />BENEFIT AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS <br />Effective February 1, 1979, B.E.S.T. medical rates and plan benefits <br />will be adjusted to reflect current premium vs. claims experience as <br />well as higher costs of medical treatment. <br />Medical rates will increase approximately 19 %. This adjustment is <br />substantially below medical premium increases common in the health care <br />field during the last several years and represents B.E.S.T.'s first <br />premium adjustment in 16 months. <br />We are pleased to announce substantial benefit increases intended to <br />guarantee the quality of your medical protection. <br />1) Room and board benefits have been increased on all <br />B.E.S.T. Plans. Room and board has been raised to a <br />maximum of $150 depending on plan schedule. <br />2) Surgical schedules have been increased up to 25%. <br />3) Intensive care and convalescent benefits have been <br />increased on all'plans. <br />4) The Super Comprehensive deductible has been increased <br />to $150 /Sickness only and the room and board increased to <br />$150. <br />A plan sunnary sheet illustrating increased benefits and new premium rates <br />is attached. Policyholders who do not know what plan they currently have <br />can match the plan number on the upper right hand part of the monthly <br />billing statement with the plan code on the plan summary sheet. <br />Policyholders may change plans by indicating their preference on the <br />February or March billing statement. <br />Certificate booklet amendments reflecting increased medical benefits will <br />be mailed to each employer. <br />Sincerely, <br />BENEFICIAL EMPLOYEES SECURITY TRUST <br />ADMINISTRATION • SERVICE • CLAIMS • SALES <br />