Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment
January 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. strongly encourages everyone who does not currently have health insurance to go to the Health Insurance Marketplace to find health insurance that…
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BlueCross Employees and Foundation Present $17 Million to Support SC Nonprofits in 2014
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In a long tradition of statewide community service, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees and its foundation gave a total of $17.4 million to nonprofits and other institutions…
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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice Urge Signups by December 15 for January 1 Coverage; December Events Scheduled Statewide
November 24, 2014
People purchasing individual or family insurance for 2015 must sign up by Dec. 15 for policies to go into effect Jan. 1. Representatives of BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan will be in numerous…
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3 Reasons You Need to Plan for Your Long-Term Care
November 5, 2014By Barbara Franklin So much of our life is built around planning. We plan for big events like weddings, careers and the birth of a child. We plan…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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Select Health a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Seventh Consecutive Year
August 26, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – A comprehensive wellness program, robust employee benefits and a strong mission helped Select Health of South Carolina rank as one of the Best Places to Work in…
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Select Health of South Carolina Supports Fresh Future Farm
August 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina’s Celebrations Committee held two associate education sessions titled “Get Veggucated: The Urban Agriculture Movement in Charleston” to explore how Germaine Jenkins’ Fresh…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan Reach Agreement with Nason Medical Center/Ambulatory Urgent Care
August 3, 2014
Low Country Urgent Care Center Stays in the Insurers’ Network COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan have reached an agreement with Nason Medical Center/Ambulatory Urgent Care…
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Benefitfocus Announces Date of Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
July 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2014 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, August 7, 2014.In…
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Former SC State Director of Insurance Joins Savannah Firm, Opens Hilton Head Office
July 14, 2014SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah-based insurance broker Seacrest Partners, Inc. opened its first office in South Carolina today and named former Director of Insurance for the State South Carolina Scott H. Richardson…
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Select Health Wins Aster Award for Excellence in Communication
July 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care organization, won Silver honors in the 2014 Aster Awards competition, one of the largest…
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Former SC State Director of Insurance Joins Savannah Firm, Opens Hilton Head Office
July 14, 2014
SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah-based insurance broker Seacrest Partners, Inc. opened its first office in South Carolina today and named former Director of Insurance for the State South Carolina Scott H. Richardson…
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Seacrest Partners Expands to South Carolina
July 9, 2014
Former State of S.C. Director of Insurance Scott H. Richardson to Open Hilton Head Office SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah-based insurance broker Seacrest Partners, Inc. opened its first office in South…
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UniFirst Corporation Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that UniFirst Corporation has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support benefits enrollment…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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Frontline Introduces Coastal Rental Home Insurance For Non-Owner Occupied Homes in South Carolina
June 9, 2014
LAKE MARY, FL – Owners of rental property in South Carolina have a new option for protecting their investment. Rental home insurance from Frontline Insurance, a new product from the…
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Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…
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Supporting Statewide Initiative, BlueCross and BlueChoice Expand Prenatal Coverage
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Taking the next steps in a statewide effort to improve healthy birth rates, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are enhancing prenatal benefits…
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Minnesota School District Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace
June 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that Elk River Area School District has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support its benefits enrollment and automate…
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Insurance Agency Targeting Growing Senior Population Opens in Charleston
February 7, 2013CHARLESTON, SC – February 7, 2013 – As South Carolina continues to grow as a retirement destination, a new Charleston-based company aims to serve seniors with a personalized needs-based service…
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Cigna and Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Reach Agreement, Renew Relationship
August 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare announced that they have reached an agreement on a new contract. Physicians directly employed by the…
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S.C. Conference To Highlight Women’s Health, Wellness and Money Tools
July 23, 2012Conference To Highlight Women’s Health, Wellness and Money Tools COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolinawill hold its 11th Annual Women’s Health Conference on Aug. 18…
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PGBA, InStil Health Insurance to Help Veterans Visit World War II Memorial
July 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – PGBA, LLC, and InStil Health InsuranceCo. announced a joint sponsorship of an Honor Flight that will takeWorld War II veterans to their World…
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Colonial Life Contributes $10,000 to Governor’s School Summer Camp Program
July 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2012 – Colonial Life & Accident InsuranceCompany has donated $10,000 to support the GoSciTech summer campprogram offered by the South Carolina’s Governor’s School for Science&…
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S.C. BlueChoice HealthPlan Retains Top National Accreditation Status for Quality
July 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2012 – The National Committee for QualityAssurance (NCQA) again has awarded BlueChoice® HealthPlan of SouthCarolina an accreditation status of Excellent, the highest possibledesignation. NCQA awarded the…
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Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Review Workshop and Public Input Session
May 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofInsurance will host a free Consumer Homeowner’s Insurance Policy ReviewWorkshop and Public Input Session for individuals residing in thegreater…
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BlueChoice HealthPlan Program to Reduce Hospital Readmissions Marks 10th Anniversary, Expands to Serve More Members
May 9, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2012 – A BlueChoice® HealthPlan of SouthCarolina program that has reduced expensive hospital readmissions andimproved health outcomes for seriously ill members for the past decadehas…
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Charleston Physicians' Association Selects KeenanSuggs to Manage Medical Malpractice Insurance
April 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 27, 2012 – KeenanSuggs, South Carolina’s largestindependent insurance firm, has been selected by Charleston-basedUNIPHY to manage the medical malpractice insurance program for its 700member physicians located…
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Walkers Cover 2,700 Miles in S.C. BlueCross Walk @ Lunch Day Community Events
April 26, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 26, 2012 – An estimated 2,350 people took stepstoward improved health Wednesday, April 25, during four community eventsorganized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to celebrate…
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Colonial Life white paper shows proven solutions to control benefits costs
March 27, 2012Public and private employers can take steps to ensure competitive, sustainable benefits COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2012 – Employers across America faceunprecedented challenges in providing competitive employees benefitswhile still controlling…
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Charleston Allstate Agent Honored for Volunteerism
February 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 17, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Steve Peper received the 2012 Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this…
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A.M. Best Affirms A+ Rating for BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina
February 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 15, 2012 – A.M.Best Co. has affirmed the A+ (Superior) financial strength rating ofBlueChoice® Health Plan of South Carolina, reflecting the company’sfinancial strength and sound underwriting…
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Gilston Insurance Agency Adds Group Service Representative
February 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 6, 2012 – Denny Moorer has joined The David M.Gilston Insurance Agency as group service representative. The Gilston Agency isa Charleston-based company that provides insurance services…
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Moncks Corner Allstate Agent Urges Berkeley Students to “X the TXT”
February 1, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – February 1, 2012 – Allstate agent Richard Lee Dixon is encouraging students, faculty and staff of Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, S.C., to join the…
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David Gilston Insurance Agency Offers Integrated Employee Benefit Administration and Payroll Solutions
January 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 12, 2012 – The David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, which supports insurance brokers and agents, now has exclusive rights in South Carolina to sell Netchex, the…
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Walterboro Allstate Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
January 6, 2012Allstate Foundation Grants $1000 to Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. WALTERBORO, SC – January 6, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Timothy Hooks received the Agency Hands in the Community…
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Charleston Agent Honored byAllstate
January 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 5, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Steve Peper received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came…
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Christmas Tree Safety Tips for a Brighter Holiday from Allstate
December 13, 2011For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday and adds to the spirit of Christmas. However, with the addition of a Christmas tree to…
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Charleston Allstate Agency to Sponsor Christmas Party for Callen-Lacey Center
December 12, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 12, 2011 – For the second consecutive year, the Wally Burbage Allstate Agency will sponsor a Christmas party for the children of the Callen-Lacey Center for…
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Avoid Holiday Season Distractions Behind the Wheel
December 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – ‘Tis the season of multitasking: Mixing the cookie batter with one hand while trying to address holiday cards and wrap presents with the…
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New Allstate Agency Opens in Charleston
December 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Charleston. Owned and operated by Patrick Brown, the full-service…
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Tips from Allstate to Avoid Deer-Car Collisions
November 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 10, 2011 – Now that fall has arrived, we enter deer season which means more deer will be seen crossing roads and highways. Drivers need to…
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Allstate Insurance Company Appoints Executive to Southeast Region
November 2, 2011ATLANTA, GA – November 1, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company recentlyannounced the appointment of William “Bill” Goff to field vicepresident, Southeast Region, which includes the states of Alabama,Georgia, North Carolina…
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Gilston Insurance Adds Agency Sales Representative
October 26, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – October 26, 2011 – Kristy Clark has joined the David M. Gilston Insurance Agency Inc. as an agency sales representative. Clark will provide quality and efficient sales…
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Charleston Allstate Agent to Host Teen Driving Event
October 19, 2011Allstate Teams Up with Families to Challenge Distracted Driving CHARLESTON, SC – October 19, 2011 – In 2009, nearly 5,500 people were killed and 500,000 more were injured in distracted…
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Allstate Hires Local Rep to Provide Investment Products
August 25, 2011SUMMERVILLE, SC – August 25, 2011 – Ken Every-Andrews has joined the Allstate Financial Services Division as a Personal Financial Representative, and will provide local customers variable annuity, variable life…
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Less Expensive Temporary Health Plans Launched in South Carolina
August 9, 2011COLUMBIA & CHARLESTON, SC – August 9, 2011 – BlueCrossBlueShield of South Carolina and TCC of South Carolina announce theavailability of inexpensive short-term health plans called PreferredPersonal Care plans, available…
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N. Charleston Allstate Agent Honored
July 8, 2011N. CHARLESTON, SC – July 8, 2011 – As a business leader and involved citizen in the Charleston County area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Joey Schooler of the Joey Schooler…
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