by admin | May 31, 2016 | Health Savings Accounts
The 2017 health savings account (HSA) guidelines were recently released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These guidelines outline the inflation-adjusted contribution, deductible, and out-of-pocket spending limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and... 
by admin | Jan 20, 2016 | Harken Health, Health Systems, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Exchange, Insurance News, Land of Lincoln
Land of Lincoln Health, a struggling Chicago health insurer, will drop the University of Chicago’s medical center and affiliated doctors from its insurance network March 1, an unexpected change that has upset some customers. The move comes after some customers... by admin | Dec 16, 2015 | Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
Please see the below message from Kevin Counihan, CEO of the Health Insurance Marketplaces: Because of the unprecedented demand and volume of consumers contacting our call center or visiting HealthCare.gov, we are extending the deadline to sign-up for January 1... by admin | Nov 7, 2015 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Health Systems
In light of recent conversations about NorthShore University Health System, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ (BCBSIL) has confirmed its active relationship with NorthShore and its participation in the BCBSIL provider networks. The NorthShore system... by admin | Oct 22, 2015 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is announcing a new HMO network product, offered in collaboration with Advocate Health Care. This exclusive-network HMO is offered both on and off exchange for individuals, families and small group customers. BlueCare... by admin | Sep 18, 2015 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
The broad and largest Blue PPO Network that was offered for 2014 and 2015 will not be offered for individual plans in 2016. In 2016, BCBSIL will expand the smaller Blue Choice Preferred PPOSM* Network, so that it will be an option in every county across the state....