by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 29, 2012 | Illinois, Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance Reform
Chicago Tribune reports: APNewsBreak: Ill. not ready for ‘Obamacare’ target CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois Democrat who has led work on implementing a key part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul now says the state won’t be ready to...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2012 | Illinois, Insurance Reform
Northwest Herald reports: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn may use an executive order to establish a health insurance exchange, a website where consumers could comparison shop for insurance that’s a key piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law, according...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 23, 2012 | Illinois, Insurance Reform, Medicaid
The Chicago Tribune reports: “The list of medicines Jason Carrington must take every day to treat his multiple sclerosis and related symptoms is long: Copaxone injections to prevent relapses, primidone to control tremors, Seroquel to stabilize his mood,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 6, 2012 | Illinois
Chicago Business reports: “The parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois is opening the door to rebates, which could provide badly needed relief to customers and trim the insurance giant’s massive cash hoard. Chicago-based Health Care Service...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 20, 2012 | Illinois, Insurance Reform
Chicago Tribune reports: “WGN-TV poll shows 45 percent in favor, 45 percent opposed February 18, 2012|By Bob Secter | Chicago Tribune reporter Illinois voters are split over health care reform, even as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 22, 2011 | Illinois
Insurancenewsnet.com reports: “The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued a cease and desist order banning an unlicensed insurer from issuing any more fraudulent health insurance policies. The unauthorized insurer operates under the name ReAssurance Health...