by Admin | Nov 15, 2008 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
As part of the economic stabilization package (H.R. 1424), Congress passed mental health parity legislation which was signed into law on October 3, 2008, by President Bush as Public Law No: 110-343. This new law amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act... by Admin | Nov 15, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
Advocate Health Care’s is acquiring Condell Medical Center effective December 1, 2008. The new name of the hospital will be Advocate Condell Medical Center. As of the December 1 acquisition date, the Advocate Condell Medical Center will return to the Blue Cross... by Admin | Nov 12, 2008 | Insurance News, Medicare
The 2009 Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period for prescription drug plans runs from November 15th through December 31, 2008. Medicare beneficiaries will be able to begin making enrollment changes in their health and prescription drug coverage for 2009 if necessary... by Admin | Oct 14, 2008 | Humana, Insurance News
Effective September 27, 2008, the Autograph Share 80/HSA and the Autograph Share 70 + RX plans are no longer actively marketed by HumanaOne or available for quoting. These plans will only be available at renewal for active clients or pending applications where these... by Admin | Sep 23, 2008 | Aetna, Insurance News
HARTFORD, Conn. – September 20, 2008. – Aetna announced that it has contracted with Maxim Health Systems for the fifth year in a row to administer influenza vaccinations (flu shots) to all members enrolled in its health benefit plans. In addition to... by Admin | Sep 22, 2008 | Assurant, Insurance News
Assurant Health has removed waiting periods for the treatment of tonsils, adenoids, hernias, bunions, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins have been removed from the contracts for new policies effective November 1, 2008 and later.