by Admin | Jan 5, 2009 | Aetna, Insurance News, Medicare
Medicare beneficiaries in Cook County now have access to almost twice as many hospitals and physicians compared with last year through two types of Aetna Medicare Advantage plan options – the Aetna Golden Medicare Plan® (HMO) and the Aetna Golden ChoiceSM Plan... by Admin | Jan 5, 2009 | Humana, Insurance News
Humana is now offering a 24 hour coverage rider which replaces coverage for owners, officers, partners that are not eligible for Workers Compensation coverage. If the enrollment in the 24 Hour Coverage rider is less than 50% of the total group population, then there... by Admin | Jan 5, 2009 | Aetna, Insurance News
Effective January 1, 2009, the following changes occurred with regard to domestic partner coverage with Aetna: Aetna small group health insurance plans will allow domestic partner coverage in Illinois, although it is not state mandated. Coverage is available to... by Admin | Jan 5, 2009 | Humana, Insurance News
HumanaOne® and Rush Health Systems have renegotiated their contract. Rush Health Systems will continue to be a part of the Humana networks effective 1/1/09. There will be no disruption in network coverage for existing members. More information to follow at a later... by Admin | Dec 31, 2008 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
Estimated at costing $54 billion annually, health care fraud increases health care costs for insurance companies, which get passed on to policyholders in higher premiums. Some recent patterns of health care fraud include: Billing for “free” screenings and services not... by Admin | Dec 31, 2008 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
Michelle’s Law (HR-2851) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on October 3, 2008 as Public Law No: 110-381. Michelle’s Law requires group and individual health plans to continue covering otherwise eligible dependent children taking a...