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Christian Brothers Services Health Management Services for Religious Says Goodbye to Sr. Rosemary
Sr. Rosemary Ward, SP, Director of Systems/Services joined Christian Brothers Services on June 1, 1988 as the Assistant Manager of Health Management Services for Religious (HMSR). After twenty-one years of service to Christian Brothers Services, and in particular to the Health Management Services for Religious Division, Sr. Rosemary has decided to retire. Her last day is August 31, 2009. Her staff and the many friends she has made during her tenure here at CBS wish her all the best. She will be missed.


February 17, 2009: CBS Launches New Medical Claim Scanning Process
On Wednesday February 4, CBS put a new medical claims imaging system into production. Our new claims imaging team includes staff members from EBS, HMSR, Office Services, and Information & Communication Services. Read more...


October 13, 2008: Offices Closed for Columbus Day
Offices are closed on October 13 in honor of Columbus Day. Office hours wil resume on Tuesday, October 14.


November 18-21, 2008: CBS Exhibits at NATRI/LRCR
From Tuesday through Friday this week,Christian Brothers Services is participating in the annual NATRI Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency-Denver in Denver, CO.


NATRI
November 18-21, 2008
The National Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes (NATRI) Conference will be held this year in Denver, Colorado. Fr. Fran Dyer, OP and Sr. Rosemary Ward, SP will be attending to represent Health Management Services for Religious, Christian Brothers Services.


October 6, 2008: CBS Fundraiser Results
CBS celebrated Employee Appreciation Day on October 3, and employees raised $445 as part of Lee Denim Fundraiser Day to donate to cancer research.


October 12, 2008: Sr. Rosemary Ward, a Jubilarian!
Congratulations to Sr. Rosemary Ward, SP, as she celebrates her Golden Jubliee with the Sisters of Providence. Read more...


October 6-8, 2008: CBS Attends Self Insurance Institute of America
Fr. Fran Dyer, OP attends the annual meeting of the Self Insurance Institute of America in Phoenix, AZ.


October 23, 2008: Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of Christian Brothers Services gather with the Officers and Managing Directors in Romeoville, IL for the fall Board meeting.


September 25, 2008: Religious Reconfiguration Planning Meeting
Br. Mark Emken OSA and Michael Vollmer meet with a men's religious institute that is merging three provinces in 2009.


September 8, 2008: Religious Medical Visit
Fr. Fran Dyer meets with a men's religious order in Louisville, KY.


August 18-19, 2008: CBS Attends Denominational Benefits Coalition
John Airola, Karen Sims and Fr. Fran Dyer OP attend the Denominational Benefits Coalition Meeting in Atlanta, GA.


June 9, 2008: HMSR Meets ANSI 834 Record Layout Standard
HMSR eliminates double data entry by instituting a HIPAA compliant electronic feed with vendor to meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 834 record layout standard.


May 14-16, 2008: CBS Attends Medco Drug Trend Symposium
Fr. Fran Dyer, John Airola, Donna Phillips, Karen Sims and Shirley Sobkoviak attend the Medco Drug Trend Symposium in Orlando, FL.


May 13, 2008: CBS Attends Denominational Benefits Coalition
Fr. Fran Dyer attends the meeting of the Denominational Benefits Coalition in Orlando, FL. The Coalition provides its members greater purchasing power of prescription drugs that benefit members of religious medical programs.


February 1, 2008: Trustees of Religious Comprehensive Trust Meet
The Trustees of the Religious Comprehensive Trust meet in Rosemont, IL for their Winter meeting. The Trust serves the medical needs of 120 Catholic religious institutes for more than 8,500 sisters, brothers and priests. For more information about the Trust, visit Religious Comprehensive Trust.


Welcome Brother Michael Quirk, FSC
A new chapter for Christian Brothers Services begins on January 2, as Brother Michael Quirk, FSC, starts his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer.


November 6-8, 2007: CBS Participates at NATRI National Meeting
Representatives of Christian Brothers Services exhibit at the NATRI National Meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Miami, in Miami, FL. On Wednesday, November 7, Diane Engstrom gives a talk on Business Continuity Planning. That evening, Christian Brother Investment Services and Christian Brothers Services hold a joint Hospitality Gathering at the Hyatt.


The National Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes (NATRI) Conference held in Miami, Florida will be Nov. 6 thru Nov. 9, 2007. Fr. Fran Dyer and Sr. Rosemary Ward will be attending representing Health Management Services for Religious, Christian Brothers Services.



October 29-31, 2007: CBS Attends SIIA National Meeting
Br. William Walz, Fr. Fran Dyer and Sr. Rosemary Ward attend the national meeting of the Self Insurance Institute of America in Chicago, IL.


September 19, 2007: Trustee Meeting of The Religious Comprehensive Trust
The Trustees of The Religious Comprehensive Trust will meet on September 19th in Romeoville, IL. The Religious Comprehensive Trustees will be having their annual Fall meeting here at Christian Brothers Services. The Trustees will be reviewing the Financial Status and Health Benefits for the Trust.


August 10-12, 2007: CBS Exhibits at CMSM
Fr. Fran Dyer, Jim Barnes, Sr. Yvonne Weidner and Dave Pipitone exhibit at the national assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in Cleveland, OH.


August 1-3, 2007: Christian Brothers Services Attends LCWR
Fr. Fran Dyer and Sr. Rosemary Ward of Religious Medical; Sr. Yvonne Weidner, Br. Mark Emken, Jim Barnes, and Sr. Carmel Caputo of Risk Management Services, Kris Walker of Employee Benefit Services, and Dave Pipitone of I CS exhibit at the National Assembly of women religious in Kansas City, MO.


Personal Login
Enrolled members of the Religious Comprehensive Trust and the Religious Community Deductible Trust can obtain direct access to view claims and benefit information online. Access all of your personal claims and benefits information, using your Social Security Number and PIN. First time users must obtain a PIN by calling 800.986.3343. When calling, have handy your Social Security Number and Contract Number (Nxxxxx) from the front of your ID card


Upcoming Audio Conferences: Medicare Part D and You
Beginning in January 2006, Medicare will begin paying for most of the prescription drugs for your members over the age of 65. An audioconference for members of the Christian Brothers Religious Comprehensive Trust will help clear up the confusion about what to do.


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May 15-16, 2007: CBS Attends Denominational Benefits Meetings
Fr. Fran Dyer, Sr. Rosemary Ward, John Airola, Karen Sims and Shirley Sobkoviak attend the Denominational Benefits Committee meeting in Orlando, FL.


May 17-18, 2007: CBS Attends Medco Drug Trend Seminar
Fr. Fran Dyer, Sr. Rosemary Ward, John Airola, Karen Sims and Shirley Sobkoviak attend Medco's annual Drug Trend seminar in Orlando, FL.


May 11, 2007: Religious Medical Attends Health Benefits Committee Meeting
Fr. Fran Dyer, OP and Sr. Rosemary Ward, SP attend the Health Benefits Committee Meeting of the Church Benefits Alliance in Chicago, IL.