by Admin | Jul 14, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
A coalition of liberal groups that includes major labor unions such as the Service Employees International Union and the activist group MoveOn.org announced today it will spend $40 million to make health insurance a major issue in the campaign, with Elizabeth Edwards,... by Admin | Jun 29, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
WASHINGTON — Social Security officials, concerned about the risk of identity theft, are calling for immediate action to remove Social Security numbers from the Medicare cards used by millions of Americans. But Medicare officials have resisted the proposal, saying it... by Admin | Jun 29, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Effective June 19, 2008, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care have announced they have reached an agreement that renews all of their contractual relationships through 2010. The newly signed contract will include all of the Advocate hospitals... by Admin | Jun 23, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Effective October 1, 2008 the Michael Reese Physicians Group MG-189 will no longer participate in HMO Illinois or Blue Advantage HMO networks. There are approximately 6,000 members and 63 physicians impacted as a result of this medical group closing. Letters will be... by Admin | Jun 23, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Cape Radiology Group of Southern Illinois has terminated their PPO contract with BCBSIL. Cape Radiology Group is a group of radiologists that are on staff at the following Southern Illinois PPO Hospitals: • Memorial Hospital – Carbondale • Carbondale Clinic... by Admin | Jun 17, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
As part of our BlueExtras discount program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has arranged a vision discount program that offers all group members discounts on eye exams, contact lenses, frames, lenses and lens add-ons. In addition, as part of their health care...