by Admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
(Via Bloomberg) Two Republican senators began a fresh effort to dismantle health care system reform, attempting to succeed where other lawmakers and a Supreme Court challenge failed. The legislation would repeal a mandate that most Americans carry medical insurance... by Admin | Nov 7, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Exchange, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials are reviewing five bids to build the state’s health insurance exchange — a required component of the federal health care overhaul that Gov. Pat Quinn intends to implement regardless of who wins the presidency on Election Day. By... by Admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. upheld the heart of President Obama’s health care law today, ruling that the government may impose tax penalties on those who do not have health insurance. The decision came on a 5-4 vote,... by Admin | May 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
In regulations to be published in the May 23 Federal Register, the Internal Revenue Service provides guidance for individuals who enroll in qualified health plans through American Health Benefit Exchanges and claim the health insurance premium tax credit and for... by Admin | May 10, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Illinois General Assembly have agreed to shelve a bill that would establish an Illinois health insurance exchange amid uncertainty created by the constitutional challenge to the federal health care overhaul before the U.S.... by Admin | Feb 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Medicare
A summary of health reform initiatives which become effective in 2012: 2012 Changes to Medicare Make Part D cost sharing for full benefit dual eligible beneficiaries receiving home and community based care services equal to the cost sharing for those who receive...