by admin | May 15, 2022 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News
The No Surprises Act will took effect on January 1, 2022. This act protects consumers from surprise medical bills, whether they receive coverage through their employer (including a federal, state, or local government), through the Health Insurance Marketplace, or... 
by admin | Mar 29, 2022 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
Key Points: If a person’s income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level, they might be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. This special enrollment period does not have limitations on how often it can be used, or the type of health plan that can... 
by admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
For this year and next, the stimulus bill boosts subsidies for nearly all those buying their own coverage, making insurance free for more people and giving higher-income people discounts for the first time.Under the stimulus bill passed by Congress this week and... 
by admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance Laws, Insurance News
As a nurse manager for one of Chicago’s busiest safety-net hospitals, Raquel Prendkowski has witnessed COVID-19‘s devastating toll on many of the city’s most vulnerable residents — including people who lack health insurance because of their immigration status.... by admin | Jul 3, 2020 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance News
Severance pay drove the outgoing CEO’s compensation above $31 million, while the Blue Cross parent also showered cash on her interim successor, the board chairman and other execs. Paula Steiner, who stepped down as CEO in July, received total compensation last... by admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Politics, Uncategorized
The Trump administration has decided against reopening Obamacare enrollment to uninsured Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, defying calls from health insurers and Democrats to create a special sign-up window amid the health crisis. President Donald Trump and...