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	PGCS is proud to announce their association with AmeriSys Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions is proud to announce our association with AmeriSys effective 07/01/05. AmeriSys will be providing medical bill adjustment and medical case management services for PGCS. The network providers can be accessed via the website www.rockporthealthcare.com. The Username: AMER001 and Password: 5139 are for your use and can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Another addition is the Matrix Pharmacy program. The program will allow employees to fill their initial prescriptions without timely waits for authorization. The employee needs to give the pharmacy the Matrix phone number. The Matrix phone number is 877-804-4900 and a three day supply of medication will be dispensed. Matrix cards will be sent to each employee with the initial Workers’ Compensation package for continued use. The adjusters/nurses can update dispensing information as needed so the employee can get his prescription filled with ease. Corvel continues to staff our 24/7 call in number for reporting injuries. The toll free number is 800-275-4626. If you have any questions regarding the changes please do not hesitate to contact Kristy Elkinton, PGCS Assistant Claim Manager. Printable Copy © 2005 Public Risk Underwrites, all rights reserved.		Risk Advisory Board Mission Statement The mission of the Risk Advisory Board is to assist, advise, and support the PGIT Board of Trustees and the Administrator in the process of improving products, services, and member relations in a positive, resourceful and cooperative manner. The Board is committed to providing feedback on existing and new products & services through the development of committees to serve for Legislative review, Claims, Coverage, Safety and other key issues that may be presented to the Board. The Board is devoted to assure that known resources have been utilized and implemented to ensure fair and equitable representation of all PGIT members. Members: Lori Parsons, Vice Chair, City of Naples; Bob Newells, City of Port Orange; Jerry Visco, Brevard County; Carol Holtz, St. Johns County School Board; Frank Hancock, St Johns River Water Management Districts; Chuck Magazine, Boynton Beach; Renee Stockwell, Chair, City of Bradenton; Tera Townsend, Sumter County and Mike Quigley, City of Cape Coral. Printable Copy © 2005 Public Risk Underwrites, all rights reserved.

	Risk Management Education Continues Wednesday, December 7, 2005 through Friday, December 9, 2005 Sanford, Florida PGIT and its Administrator, Public Risk Underwriters (PRU), firmly believe in the value of professional education. Congratulations to the public sector risk managers who participated in the past two classes and earned Risk Management for Public Entity (RMPE) certification! The next RMPE course is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2005, through Friday, December 9, 2005, in Sanford, Florida. The course builds on the content of the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) program by focusing on the distinctive features of public sector risk management, and how risk management for public and other nonprofit entities is unique. The course explores the entire risk management decision making process, emphasizing how it differs from the private sector, both for the protection of the public entity and for the general welfare of the public that entity serves. The tutorial class and exam are free of charge to PGIT members and affiliates. The class size is limited so sign up now. For more information, contact Cindi Price, Director of Member Services, at 321.832.1469 or Email Cindi Price. Printable Copy


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