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Healthcare.gov CEO says insurance marketplace’s complexity argues for agents

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Care .gov, Health Insurance News

The Advocate Reports: “The Affordable Care Act is confusing and complicated, which means that health insurance agents and brokers are needed to help consumers pick the best plans for them, Kevin Counihan, chief executive officer of Healthcare.gov, said Monday....

Millions choose IRS fines as more affordable than health coverage

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Family Health Insurance

The New York Times Reports: “Despite a 29 percent increase in the number of people enrolled in Obamacare, plenty of healthy holdouts remain, and their resistance helps explain why insurers are worried about the financial viability of the exchanges over time. The...

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...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers Assistance to Consumers for Upcoming Open Enrollment

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 3, 2014 | Insurance Reform

  Insurance News Net reports: “With as many as 1.8 million uninsured in Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is mobilizing its resources across the state to help people better understand insurance coverage options and the financial...
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