by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 8, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Laws, Illinois, Illinois Health Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois reports: “Implementation Update: Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act [All Markets] Beginning today, June 1, 2011, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (PA 96-1513) takes...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 3, 2011 | Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance Reform
Bloomberg Businessweek reports: “Illinois forged ahead with implementing the nation’s new health care law Wednesday with support from its Democratic governor. Just back from a national governors meeting in Washington, Gov. Pat Quinn started reviewing a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 28, 2011 | Health Laws, Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance Reform
The Associated Press reports: ” A task force appointed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants a state law forcing insurers to spend 80 to 85 cents of every premium dollar on providing health care, or pay rebates to customers. In its initial recommendations released...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 21, 2010 | Public Comment
Bloomberg reports: “Illinois is seeking public comment on the structure, governance and financing of an online insurance exchange. Individuals and small businesses would be able to shop for health coverage through the exchange. The nation’s new health...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 15, 2010 | Group Health Insurance
DOI reports: Under the new process, insurers must submit rate alterations and justifications for rate increases beginning on Dec. 1, 2010. By Feb. 1, 2011, health insurers can submit such information electronically. The DOI has provided justification review standards...