NetCare Adds Smoking Cessation Drugs to Their Drug Coverage

Hagatna, (GU) – December 18, 2007 – Taking action to better serve its members and their health, NetCare Life & Health Insurance Company is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2008, smoking cessation drugs will now be covered under their prescription drug plans. Zyban, Chantix and Buproban, the generic form of Zyban, will now be covered as part of the member’s pharmacy benefits.

Coverage will be limited to a single usage, available one time only, for up to 120 days of any preceding drugs. As Guam’s only life and health domestic company, NetCare is committed to providing our members with wellness options that aid in living longer, healthier lives.

"The addition of smoking cessation drugs as a covered benefit is another measure of our commitment to helping enhance the well-being of our members," stated Jerry Crisostomo, Plan Administrator of NetCare. "We believe with proper support and guidance along with our innovative wellness programs, our members will begin to make their health their number one priority. Healthier members ultimately benefits everyone."