Open enrollment period for 2016 is November 1st, 2015 to January 31, 2016. You must sign up before December 15, 2015 to get a January 1, 2016 start date.
This guide is here to help our clients purchase health insurance in 2016. In 2016 a lot has changed in the health insurance industry, and this page provides many useful resources all in one place. You can always call Bob or Kris at (847) 426-2788 or email us Here with any questions or if you need more information.
Buying health insurance in 2016
- Find out your current 2015 plan and premium, and what will change effective 1/1/16
- Search to make sure your doctors and hospitals are in your network
- Get a quote for plans with an adequate network
- If you think you may qualify for a subsidy, Click Here for more info
- Review pricing and coverage to find out what is best for you
- If you are going through the Healthcare.gov website Click Here for your next steps
- Enroll using our link or have someone at Eriksen Insurance help you (847) 426-2788
Below are resources for each carrier
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Click here to get rates and apply: 
Dr. and Hospital search:
- Provider Finder
- Blue Choice Preferred PPO Hospital List
- Blue Precision HMO Hospital List
- Blue Care Direct with Advocate HMO Hospital List
Plan comparison charts
- Platinum Plan (HMO only)
- Gold Plans
- Silver Plans
- Bronze Plans
United Health Care
Click here to get rates and apply: 
- Provider Finder
- Plan Comparison (not Cook County)
- Accident Plan