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Posts Tagged ‘Blue Cross’
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Applies to: Group Markets
Learn about the revisions to the drug list for members with prescription drug benefits administered by Prime Therapeutics®.
Drug List Changes
Based on the availability of new prescription medications and Prime’s National Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee’s review of changes in the pharmaceuticals market, some revisions and/or exclusions will be made to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) drug lists, effective July 1, 2019. Changes by drug list are listed on the chart links below.
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Tags: Blue Cross, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, HMO, Kane County, Kaneville, Kendall, Kendall County
Posted in Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Comments Off on Pharmacy Program Quarterly Update: Changes Effective July 1, 2019
Thursday, February 1st, 2018
The Observer reports:
“If you bought health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment, congratulations. Your major health care needs, known and unknown, should be covered without risk of financial ruin. You may feel you are set until the next open enrollment. But you might actually have more work to do to make sure you are truly protected.
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Tags: Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross, health insurance, individual, Individual Mandate, insurance, Marengo, Marketplace, Massachusetts, Maywood, McCullen Lake, McCullom Lake, McHenery, McHenry, McHenry County, open enrollment
Posted in Affordable Care Act | Comments Off on ACA Marketplace Plan Issues Threaten Consumers’ Financial Well-Being
Monday, October 30th, 2017
The Chicago Tribune reports:
“Cindy Purvance of Park City, Utah, was incensed when she received a letter in the mail, alerting her that her family’s health insurance premium would skyrocket to $1,300 a month next year – a $500 increase.
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Tags: affordable care, Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Broker, Donald Trump, enrollment, insurance, insurance broker, Navigator, ObamaCare, open enrollment, requirements, SHOP, sign up, small businesses, the affordable care act, Trump
Posted in Family Health Insurance | Comments Off on After Trump’s Obamacare moves, shopping for health insurance more baffling than ever
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 Seal of McHenry County, Illinois (Photo credit: Wikipedia) We specialize in helping McHenry County individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, enroll, enrollment, IL, Illinois, Marketplace, McHenry, McHenry County, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 Independence Grove, Libertyville 001 (Photo credit: Tallok) We specialize in helping Lake County individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, enroll, enrollment, IL, Illinois, Lake, Lake County, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on Lake County: Medicare Supplement
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 English: The Seal of Kane County (Photo credit: Wikipedia) We specialize in helping Kane County individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, enroll, enrollment, IL, Illinois, Kane, Kane County, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on Kane County: Medicare Supplement
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 DuPage County Fair 2009 > Music Fest Ride (Photo credit: danxoneil) We specialize in helping DuPage County individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, DuPage, DuPage County, enroll, enrollment, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on DuPage County: Medicare Supplement
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 County Seal (Photo credit: Wikipedia) We specialize in helping DeKalb individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, DeKalb, DeKalb County, enroll, enrollment, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on DeKalb County: Medicare Supplement
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 Flag of Cook County, Illinois (Photo credit: Wikipedia) We specialize in helping Cook County individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, Chicago, Chicagoland, Cook, Cook County, enroll, enrollment, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on Cook County: Medicare Supplement
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
 Image by Philabeemer via Flickr We specialize in helping Northwest Suburbs individuals understand Medicare and Medicare supplements.
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of healthcare.
Generally, the Government’s Medicare Program consists of 4 parts:
- Part A is for hospital services, no premium
- Part B is for medical services, premium based on income
- Part C are Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s a Government Program. Sold through Insurance Companies, plans and pricing vary.
- Part D is the prescription drug plan. It is also sold through insurance companies, plan and pricing vary.
Medicare does not cover all the costs.
To help cover the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover, you have a few choices.
- Medicare supplement plans (AKA – Medigap)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans (AKA – Part D, PDP, and Medicare Rx)
In order to purchase one of these supplements, you will need to sign up for both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Please contact us at (847) 426-2788. We are also proud of our 5 Star Google Places reviews. Thank you for visiting our website we look forward to working with you.
Thanks again,
Robert G. Eriksen, President
Personal Health Insurance Broker
Phone: (847) 426-2788
Email: Bob@EriksenInsurance.com
Tags: Blue Cross, enroll, enrollment, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medigap, Northwest, Northwest Suburbs, Part D, PDP
Posted in | Comments Off on North-West Suburbs: Medicare Supplement
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