Effective on a one-day change as of July 1, 2009, the annual and lifetime dollar benefit maximums for medically necessary early intervention services furnished by an early intervention provider for an enrolled child from birth through age 2 will be removed. This state-mandated change is being applied to all insured group and non-group plans and administrative services contract (ASC) 32B accounts, excluding Medicare Advantage, Medex^®', Medicare Supplement plans, and Managed Blue for Seniors^SM.

For ASC accounts, with the exception of ASC 32B accounts, we will begin to apply this benefit change beginning with October 1, 2009 renewals unless the account declines the benefit. Benefit descriptions will include language about the mandated early intervention benefit change as of the employer's account renewal date, beginning on or after October 1, 2009.

If you have any questions about the early intervention mandate, please contact your account executive.