by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Health Affairs Blog reports: “On May 16, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services moved three steps closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, which will happen on January 1, 2014. First, HHS announced the...
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 | May 30, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
The News-Gazette reports: “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Illinois nearly $32.8 million to continue getting ready to launch a major piece of the federal health care reform law. The money was granted to help develop the state’s...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Fox Business reports: “A health insurance agent or broker can save you time and money, whether you’re an individual seeking coverage or a business owner shopping for the best medical plan for your employees. Licensed health insurance agents and brokers,...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Standard Examiner reports: “Sometimes, writing about the health reform law means reading Friday afternoon press releases and combing through Health Affairs studies. But sometimes … Death panels! Secret slush funds! Open warfare on the Catholic church!...