Can't view this month's Broker Alert? CLICK HERE December 2009 February and March 2010 Sharp Health Plan Gold Value Small Group Rates — Stay Competitive! Click on the link below for the Sharp Health Plan Gold Value rates for February 1 and March 1, 2010 effective dates. Gold Value Rates February 2010 Stay Tuned! Sharp Health Plan will introduce HMO deductible plans for both small and large group, and small group HMO benefit changes for both new business and renewals beginning with April 1, 2010 effective dates. These changes will give your clients more affordable options and premium while maintaining comprehensive benefits. Monthly Wellness Guide In an effort to provide our customers with tools and resources to pursue a healthy lifestyle, Sharp Health Plan has developed a one-page, easy-to-read wellness guide that focuses on practical tips to enhance a healthy lifestyle. Past issues have covered such topics as Healthy Resolutions for the New Year and Beyond, American Heart Month, and Understanding and Managing Stress.The guides are distributed to employers monthly, and starting this month, the December Wellness Guide is attached to our Broker Alert. Let us know what you think! Holiday Greetings This holiday season, in appreciation of our brokers, Sharp Health Plan will once again make a donation to the San Diego USO to benefit our military serving overseas. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday, and look forward to working together in the New Year! We are here for you Melissa Hayden Cook, President and CEO Rita Datko, Chief Financial Officer Nora Faine, M.D., Chief Medical Officer Janet Hoy, Chief Business Development Officer Leslie Pels-Beck, Chief Operations Officer We welcome your comments and suggestions shp.marketingandcommunications@sharp.com ©Copyright 2009 Sharp Health Plan