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TWO NEW PRODUCTSFOR ESD MEMBERSFROM THE BLUESBlueEssentials SMThis new Blue Care Network HMO health plan offersa unique approach to healthcare coverage. It focuseson the essentials and the basic services that haveproven their value in helping employees stay healthy.It also removes member cost sharing, even on certainprescription drugs.Simply Blue SMThis new Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMichigan PPO health plan offers comprehensivebenefits at a cost that fits a price-sensitive budget.Multiple deductible and co-payment plan options,with preventive care covered at 100% (20%in-network coinsurance 40% out-of-networkcoinsurance); and a cost-sharing feature thatsupports cost-effective use of services.ESD members are eligible to participate inBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue CareNetwork Health Insurance Programs. ESD memberNetwork can take advantage of group rates withof the most recognized healthcare coverage plansthroughout the world. Individual members canalso participate in Blue Care Network plans. Fordetails, please contact any BCBSM/BCN agent orHartland Insurance Group at 248-377-9600 or800-682-6881.ESD Membership PinHave you received your 25+ years membershippin? ESD continues to recognize and thank memberswith a membership pin for those who have maintainedtheir membership with the Society for 25 years ormore. Members have been receiving pins at ESDevents, committee meetings, and ESD Today, ESDTomorrow Tours. If you have not yet received your pin,please contact Lori Birman at 248-353-0735, ext. 120,or lbirman@esd.org. Thank you for your continuedmembership in The Engineering Society of Detroit!Staples Has Gone Green.Take Advantage of ESD’sPartnership and Save.With a commitment tothe planet and customers,the Staples BusinessAdvantage® offerslow, contracted prices;consolidated billing; and adedicated account manager,all while making a positive impact on the environment.Staples has made a commitment to going green:••One of the world’s largest ink and toner recycler withmore than 23 million cartridges recycled last year.••Leadership in solar power with 13 ongoing solarprojects, which will prevent 1,700 tons of greenhousegas emissions.••In-store recycling services as the first national retailerto offer in-store tech recycling, with more than 2million pounds of technology waste collected in 2007.••An EPA Green Power Partner, in 2007 Staplespurchased enough renewable energy to power 11,200homes for a year.For a list of our eco-easy products,visit www.StaplesAdvantageCatalogs.com.Ordering is easy through StaplesLink.comStaplesLink.com provides access to real-time inventorydata, order tracking, online returns, and online reporting.Registration is free for ESD members and sign up is viathe ESD websitewww.esd.org | The Engineering Society of Detroit | 11