SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 8, 2000
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): (November 3, 2000)
RIGHTCHOICE MANAGED CARE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
MISSOURI
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-13248 43-1674052
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1831 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103-2275
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
314-923-4444
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
On November 3, 2000, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas
Brown III issued a ruling that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Missouri is a public benefit company. The Registrant believes
that this ruling is favorable to its goal of consummating the
settlement agreement with the State of Missouri and creating The
Missouri Foundation for Health.
The litigation underlying the settlement and related
settlement efforts are described in the Registrant's prior SEC
filings.
The Registrant's Press Release, dated November 6, 2000, is
attached as Exhibit 99(a) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements
Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) - (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
99(a) Press Release of Registrant dated November 6, 2000.
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S.
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: November 8, 2000
RIGHTCHOICE MANAGED CARE, INC.
By /s/ Angela F. Braly
Angela F. Braly
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99(a) Press Release of Registrant dated November 6, 2000
