by Admin | Jul 31, 2008 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service recently released 2009 guidelines for maximum contribution levels for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that must be used in conjunction with... by Admin | Jul 28, 2008 | Assurant, Insurance News
The Assurant Health MaxPlan, CoreMed, and OneDeductible now include TelaDoc, a service that offers physician access—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. When members need non-emergency medical care, they can call TelaDoc from anywhere and let the doctor... by Admin | Jul 22, 2008 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
North suburban hospital operator Evanston Northwestern Healthcare said it will acquire Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, committing more than $160 million to the deal, according to a definitive agreement finalized today. As part of the deal, which still needs... by Admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Effective July 13, 2008, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois will no longer print and mail Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) that relate to all patient share zero liability claims. Zero liability claims are those claims that are covered and paid for by Blue Cross and Blue... by Admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
(BestWire Services Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) An increasing number of employers are participating in employee health and wellness programs in a bid to reduce health care costs due to chronic illnesses, officials from Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and the National... by Admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
By Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune reporter When Brianna Dicianni was diagnosed with autism two years ago, doctors said the girl would never learn to speak. Undeterred, her family sought therapy, only to run into another roadblock: Because their insurance company...