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SCAN Health Plan's Orange County Members to Pay Less in 2005

In response to the rising cost of healthcare for seniors,

SCAN to eliminate monthly premium

(LONG BEACH, CA - October 19, 2004) - SCAN Health Plan, which serves nearly 13,000 seniors in Orange County, has announced that it will eliminate its $20 monthly premium for Orange County members effective January 1, 2005, pending Medicare approval.

"I am very pleased that for 2005 we are able to make healthcare even more affordable for our members throughout Orange County," said David Schmidt, chief executive officer of SCAN Health Plan. "As always, our goal is to provide our members with the best possible value in benefits and services."

Also effective January 1, SCAN will discontinue the ScriptSave pharmacy discount card. "This will help reduce confusion for members since the new Medicare pharmacy discount card program now provides even better savings on non-covered drugs," said Schmidt.

SCAN Health Plan, a leader in addressing senior healthcare needs, currently serves seniors in most of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In addition to providing members such comprehensive health plan services as routine physicals, hearing exams and prescription drug coverage, SCAN also offers qualified members Independent Living Power®, a collection of personal-care services that range from light cleaning to transportation escorts. Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com.