U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Reuters reports: “WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 deadline for state governments to submit proposals showing how they intend to operate health insurance exchanges...

Health Care Service Corp. tops $1 billion in net profit for second straight year

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 6, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Crains reports By: Andrew Wang March 06, 2012: “The parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois booked more than $1 billion in net income in 2011, the second straight year that the Chicago-based company has crossed that milestone. Health Care Service...

Illinois voters evenly split on health care reform

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...

Who should control Illinois’ public health insurance exchange?

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Illinois Times reports: “As Illinois and other states rush to implement federal health insurance reforms, consumer advocates say lawmakers shouldn’t allow insurers to make all the decisions. Illinois must create a board to oversee the state’s federally-mandated...

Health reform law has small insurers on edge

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Peter Frost of The Chicago Tribune reports: “United Security Life and Health Insurance Co. lost money in 2009. The next two years weren’t much better. So when it came time for the small Bedford Park-based insurer to set health care premiums in 2012, it...