by Admin | Mar 31, 2009 | CHIP, Insurance Laws, Insurance News
On February 4, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) was signed into law. CHIPRA allows states to subsidize premiums for employer-provided group health coverage for eligible children, but it also imposes certain... by Admin | Mar 18, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
Effective for new groups issued on or after June 1, 2009, or upon renewal dates on or after June 1, 2009, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) group plan members – will have the option to cover non-military dependents to age 26 and returning military... by Admin | Mar 17, 2009 | COBRA, Insurance News
On March 9th, the Illinois Division of Insurance published revised information regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and how it affects groups that are subject to Illinois state continuation, but not subject to federal COBRA continuation.... by Admin | Mar 17, 2009 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
More than three-quarters of adult Americans who have health insurance say they still worry about paying more for their medical care, and nearly 50 percent say they’re “very” or “extremely” worried about the issue, a new Harris... by Admin | Mar 17, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News
Original Article from Businessweek U.S. workers and employers get 23% less value from their health-care spending than those in Britain, Canada, France, Germany, or Japan, and 46% less value than in Brazil, China, or India, according to a Business Roundtable study that... by Admin | Mar 12, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
In an ominous sign for the health industry, Illinois’ largest insurer said its business may not grow for the first time in 25 years. The top executive at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said the recession and rising number of unemployed consumers will...