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Blue Cross Blue Shield Confirms Obamacare Death Spiral

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 28, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross and Blue Shield

According to The Beacon: ” The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, which represents 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans covering 105 million Americans, has just released a study of its members’ claims data in Obamacare exchanges 2014 and 2015. It confirms...

Blue Cross, Advocate team up on new health insurance plan

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Insurance News

Crains Chicago Business Reports: “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care are teaming up to offer a health plan that will be one of the cheapest options the insurer offers on and off the Obamacare exchange. The plan, called BlueCare...

Blue Cross, Advocate team up on new health insurance plan

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 20, 2015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Crain’s Chicago Business reports: “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care are teaming up to offer a health plan that will be one of the cheapest options the insurer offers on and off the Obamacare exchange. The plan, called...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care launch high performing network

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 20, 2015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

PR Newswire reports: “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and Downers Grove-based, Advocate Health Care, announced today the creation of a unique health plan that promotes high quality care at a low cost for patients. The plan, BlueCare Direct, is...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois: 2016 Rate Filings

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 16, 2015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois reports: “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) recently filed its 2016 rates with Illinois. Below are FAQs that may help you understand what this means. Who does this affect? The 2016 rates will affect...

Is Blue Cross’ parent company too big, or not big enough?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 13, 2015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Insurance Cost

Crain’s Chicago Business reports: “In health insurance, as in so many businesses, it helps to be big. Larger insurers enjoy many advantages over smaller rivals. They have more clout in pricing negotiations with doctors and hospitals, greater economies of...
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