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These secure services are the
newest enhancement to Ameritas Group's on-line service offerings found
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PacifiCare is scheduled to present at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Tips and Advice on How to Avoid an IRS Refund from the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants

Affect your personal bottom-line for the long-term by
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PacifiCare Health Systems to Present at the 25th Annual SG Cowen Health Care Conference

(NYSE: PHS) announced today that Greg Scott, chief financial
officer, is scheduled to give a presentation at the 25th Annual SG Cowen
Health Care Conference at The Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel on Tuesday,
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of New York. Currently , more than 99 percent of PacifiCare's
commercial health plan members are enrolled in plans that have received
Excellent Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA).gov , Publication 17 summarizes changes and new
deductions for 2006. The
economy is down; jobs are downsized or eliminated. Invest tax refund dollars in a Section 529 college savings
plan.

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1887), an Ameritas Acacia Company, offers group dental and eye care
products nationwide.
Together, the companies offer life insurance, annuities, financial
planning, group dental and eye care insurance, mutual funds and other
investments, retirement plans, 401(k) plans , banking, worksite
benefits and public financing.AmeritasAcacia. Call 1-800-331-4288 for more information . The
9,200 member professional organization includes CPAs working in public
accounting, business and industry, government, and education.

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Ameritas Group is committed to top-notch
customer service and full compliance with new Health Insurance
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-- Save for college -- Tiny tots become college-bound seniors sooner than
later.

Additional tax information and resources are available to the public on
the MNCPA Web site ( http://www.mncpa.

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Ameritas Group Dental members may now access its secure system for
24 months of claim history, claim status and payment details, and
current patient maximum and deductible status.
Notably, the new services provide up-to-date tracking of
accumulated carryover dollars for members who have the Dental Rewards
annual maximum carryover option.

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Ameritas Group, a division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
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Ameritas Group Introduces Enhanced On-Line Services for Dental Members

PacifiCare's specialty operations include behavioral health, dental
and vision , and complete pharmacy benefit management through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Prescription Solutions .irs.
-- Fund your retirement -- There are numerous tax advantages and the
money will compound over the years. Keep funds in a
liquid investment such as a money market and use only for true
emergencies.

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"Ameritas Group prides itself on being an industry leader in claim
processing and customer service," said Ken VanCleave, senior vice
president - Group Division . Web sites: www.

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In New York, insurance products are offered
through First Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
-- Make an appointment with a CPA or financial planner -- Doing so will
help you navigate your overall financial situation and prepare a tax
plan.

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the Investor Relations site, by clicking on the Investor Presentations page .
-- Do some preventive maintenance or improvements on your house -- Using
a refund to repair the roof or upgrade your home increases its value
and protects your investment .

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----Ameritas Group, a
division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. "These secure enhancements are the direct
result of our commitment to setting the highest standards of
technology and service in group dental plans. While not as much fun, paying down high-interest
debt is one of the smartest moves an individual can make.org ) including state and federal tax
forms as well as financial planning information for individuals and small
businesses .

About Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) is committed
to serving the public interest with programs that advance the highest
standards of ethics and practice within the CPA profession since 1904.

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The site continues to provide
personalized plan benefit summaries, participating dental and eye care
provider lists, and downloadable forms. (est. CYPRESS, Calif. PacifiCare offers individuals ,
employers and Medicare beneficiaries a variety of consumer-driven health care
and life insurance products.

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Additional on-line services offered by Ameritas Group include
benefit and claim access for dental providers, enrollment and billing
administration for group policyholders, and producer services.
-- Establish or replenish an emergency fund -- The economy is up.

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Additional new services
include a dental FAQ, glossary and the ability to nominate dentists
for its provider network., PacifiCare Health
Systems, Inc. More information on PacifiCare Health
Systems is available at http://www.com.

-- Pay down high-interest debt -- Credit card interest rates average
13 to 14 percent.

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Roxann Brennfoerder , vice president - group customer relations and
operations, noted, "This secure benefit information will set us apart
in the eyes of our customers.

PacifiCare Health Systems is one of the nation's largest consumer health
organizations with more than 3 million health plan members and approximately
10 million specialty plan members nationwide.

So if you do receive a refund, is that new boat or Disneyland vacation in
order? Not necessarily. Also on the Web site is a free CPA referral service available to
the public.