Illinois Insurance News

Payroll platforms handle enrollment but often fail as full benefits brokers, costing employers money, claims support, and local compliance.

Illinois CCDA requires employers to provide an EHB comparison at hire, annually, and on request; retain proof for 1 year.

How Illinois paired neutral branding, local navigators and multilingual outreach to boost enrollment for immigrants, families and children.

Compare U.S. visitor & travel medical insurance: deductibles, medical limits, coinsurance, pre-existing rules, evacuation.

Humana wins Illinois HealthChoice Medicaid contract, expanding beyond Medicare Advantage and affecting growth and margins.

Explains Illinois’ ban on short-term health plans, how federal rules differ, and alternatives like ACA, COBRA, and Medicaid.

Checklist to evaluate short-term health insurance: costs, exclusions, networks, and Illinois legal limits after the 2025 ban.

Learn when and how to switch BCBSIL Medicare Supplement plans, enrollment windows, and steps to avoid underwriting or coverage gaps.

Group plans vs ICHRA/QSEHRA: examine how each contribution model impacts employer costs, employee choice, and ACA compliance.

IRS rules for deducting Medicare premiums: itemize if medical costs exceed 7.5% of AGI, or use the self-employed above-the-line deduction.