by Admin | May 7, 2013 | Health Savings Accounts, Insurance News
The maximum contributions that can be made to health savings accounts in 2014 will rise slightly. The following data for 2014 was recently released by the IRS for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): The maximum contribution that can be made to an HSA in 2014 is $3,300 for... by Admin | Apr 9, 2013 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
To celebrate National Fitness Month, the BCBSIL Fitness Program will waive the enrollment fee for new members who sign up May 1-31, 2013*. The Fitness Program offers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members unlimited access to a nationwide network of... by Admin | Mar 6, 2013 | Insurance News, Medicare, Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha has released their 2013 Illinois medicare supplement rate increases on both new and current members effective April 1, 2013. Plans A and Plan F: 9% increase Plan G: 5%... by Admin | Feb 25, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare, Uncategorized
Essential Health Benefits The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final regulations about essential health benefits (EHB) on February 20, 2013. The guidance defines the benefits that must be included with all fully insured plans sold inside... by Admin | Feb 14, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Exchange, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
Via Crains Illinois has obtained formal approval from the federal government to operate its health insurance exchange jointly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services next year, officials announced on February 13, 2013. A key part of President Barack... 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...