by admin | Dec 23, 2020 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News
The Deal to End Surprise Medical Bills Finally Gets Approved Scope Of The Protections Consumers would be protected from surprise medical bills when they receive care in both emergency and nonemergency settings; the protections would extend to out-of-network air... by admin | Jul 3, 2020 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance News
Severance pay drove the outgoing CEO’s compensation above $31 million, while the Blue Cross parent also showered cash on her interim successor, the board chairman and other execs. Paula Steiner, who stepped down as CEO in July, received total compensation last... by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Health Savings Accounts
The Internal Revenue Service announced new, higher contribution limits for health savings accounts for 2021 today. You’ll be allowed to contribute $3,600 for individual coverage for 2021, up from $3,550 for 2020, or $7,200 for family coverage, up from $7,100 for 2020.... by admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Politics, Uncategorized
The Trump administration has decided against reopening Obamacare enrollment to uninsured Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, defying calls from health insurers and Democrats to create a special sign-up window amid the health crisis. President Donald Trump and... 
by admin | Jul 23, 2019 | Health Savings Accounts, Obamacare
The Treasury Department and IRS added treatments for a range of chronic conditions to the list of preventive-care benefits for which a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) can pay—even if a plan enrollee’s health care spending hasn’t surpassed the plan... by admin | Jun 14, 2019 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News, Uncategorized
The Trump administration is expanding options for employers to use special accounts to help workers buy their own health insurance, upgrade job-based coverage, or choose low-cost plans with limited benefits, officials said Thursday. The tax-free individual accounts...