At the last meeting we were given the new rates that were available.  Nothing new…they are higher than what we will accept.  The broker is currently going back to have the providers rework their numbers.  It is the “normal” yearly dance that we do. The next meeting, April 5, 2006 , should provide numbers that are better to work with and/or discuss.  We are aware that this gets us closer to the Open Enrollment time, however, it is the earliest that the providers will discuss numbers. More information after the next meeting.