by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 26, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Insurance Reform, Rebates
Crain’s reports: “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois won’t be handing out rebates to its customers because it has met new medical spending rules, a spokesman for the state’s largest health insurer said. On Thursday, the Obama...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Insurance Reform
May 16, 2012 BCBSIL Introduces 2012 Prescription Drug Program Changes (2-150 and 151+ BluePrintSM) Beginning July 1, 2012 [Group Markets] As reported on April 4, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is making enhancements to standardized plans for our 2-150...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 24, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
News From The Blues reports: “In an ongoing effort to deliver cost-effective solutions to your clients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is excited to announce a rate adjustment for new and renewing small group business with April 1 effective...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 28, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Insurance Reform
News from the Blues reports: “On Friday, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued a “prerule” bulletin outlining how HHS intends to pursue rulemaking to define essential health benefits as required by the Affordable Care Act. In the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 31, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
News from the Blues reports: “News Alert: Oct. 27, 2011 BCBSIL Introduces Renewal Rate Cap for New 51-100 Segment Groups! Dear Valued Producer, In an effort to deliver cost-effective solutions to help meet the needs of your clients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 10, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Insurance Reform
News from the Blues reports: “The Institute of Medicine (IOM) today publicly released its final report titled “Essential Health Benefits: Balancing Coverage and Cost.” This report details the findings and recommendations of the IOM regarding the benefits that...
