Health savings accounts make insurance sense for many

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 16, 2010 | Family Health Insurance

USA Today reports: Even if you eat lots of leafy greens, exercise daily and have replaced your evening highball with a cup of herbal tea, you’re almost certainly going to pay more for health care next year. In 2011, the average premium for employer-provided...

“Grandfather” Rules Now Include Change of Carriers Legislation to Repeal Expanded 1099 Reporting Introduced

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 16, 2010 | Health Laws

NAIFA reports: Issue: Health Reform Modifications Date: November 16, 2010 Actions Taken: On November 15, the Treasury Department, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor issued an amendment revising the interim final...

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has released new reporting requirements for health insurers seeking premium increases for group or individual coverage.

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 15, 2010 | Group Health Insurance

DOI reports: Under the new process, insurers must submit rate alterations and justifications for rate increases beginning on Dec. 1, 2010. By Feb. 1, 2011, health insurers can submit such information electronically. The DOI has provided justification review standards...

An important message on January 2011 New Business Rates for Small Groups

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 15, 2010 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

A letter from: Dieter Freer Senior Vice President, Illinois Market Segments Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Dear Valued Producer, In this ever-changing business climate, we appreciate your role in bringing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Illinois: 2011 Medicare Supplement Rates

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 15, 2010 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare

For those of you on a BCBS individual Medicare Supplement policy, here are the rates for 2011. Note that these rates are just for the supplement policy and not for the Blue MedicareRx prescription card. That rate is separate and on top of these rates. FYI… Blue...