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Governement bill would offer COBRA subsidies, extend eligibility
The federal government would pay 65% of COBRA health care continuation premium for one year for eligible beneficiaries who have lost their jobs since Sept. 1, 2008, as part of a massive economic stimulus bill unveiled Thursday by the House Democratic leadership. The...
Public wary of health reform trade-offs
Prospects for health reform drop significantly when Americans hear potential financial trade-offs associated with expanding health insurance coverage, a poll indicates. For example, nearly seven in 10 people say they favor the concept of requiring employers to provide...
Consulting firm releases user guide that avows pet insurance merits
A new pet health-insurance guide for veterinarians was released at this month’s North American Veterinary Conference, representing the latest push by organized veterinary medicine to get practitioners on board with third-party payment systems. “A Veterinarian’s Guide...
Employers find wellness programs can cut overall health care costs
As employers nationwide struggle with rising health care costs, many have implemented a variety of cost saving initiatives. A recent health care survey found the majority of public sector employers are working to control costs by implementing disease management and...
How do you cut benefits while keeping employees happy?
Like most companies, RedPeg Marketing offers perks to its employees. The Alexandria, Virginia, experiential marketing firm hands out trophies for good performance and provides breakfast at staff meetings. Employees can compete in an annual Connect Four tournament as...
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO network update
Fertility Center of Illinois (FCI) is terminating its contract with WIN Fertility, a subsidiary of WIN Healthcare, effective February 28, 2009. WIN is working on a transition plan with FCI and will notify Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) HMO members who...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois announces improved prescription mail-service pricing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois announced improved pricing with PrimeMail, their contracting mail service pharmacy. Pending regulatory approval, they begin implementing this pricing for non-HMO business in February 2009. The new pricing will use the same maximum...
Delta Dental maintains largest dentist network in the nation
A new report shows that Delta Dental maintains the largest network of dentists in the nation, a position the nation's largest dental benefit system has held for more than five decades. The report by NetMinder, an independent firm that provides data on providers and...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois adds new PPO Network Provider Types
The following provider types have been added to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO network for individual policies: Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Home Infusion Therapy (HIT), Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), Orthotics, Prosthetics and Optometrists. Members...
Localize your health insurance needs
It's tough finding health insurance that really suits your needs these days. It's even tougher trying to find reasonable rates. Lots of people swear that searching for health insurance quotes online is the "cheapest" way to go and the fastest. Well perhaps it may be...