by Admin | Jan 13, 2010 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
From the Chicago Tribune Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the debt and financial-strength ratings of the parent of Chicago-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Moody’s Investors Service this week said Health Care Service Corp., the... by Admin | Jan 5, 2010 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
For many years now many of my health insurance clients in Illinois have been asking for a dental insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Up until now, BCBSIL did not have dental insurance for families or individuals – just on the group insurance... by Admin | Jan 5, 2010 | Aetna, Insurance News
Aetna has recently clarified their underwriting requirements when a doctor’s visit is needed in order to underwrite a new application. The doctor’s visit must be performed by a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Nurse... by Admin | Dec 28, 2009 | COBRA, Insurance News, Obamacare
President Obama has signed a bill that extends federal COBRA health insurance premium subsidies for the unemployed. The Senate, in a rare Saturday session, passed H.R. 3326 on an 88-10 vote. The measure—a military spending bill that the House passed earlier last... by Admin | Nov 24, 2009 | Aetna, Insurance News
Effective November 16, 2009, Aetna implemented a new policy for dependent verification related to newborn/adopted child(children) for all Aetna Advantage Plans for Individuals, Families and Self-Employed nationwide. The new policy requires an attestation form... by Admin | Nov 6, 2009 | Assurant, Insurance News
Assurant Health is paying for the administration fee for vaccinations received at any Walgreens pharmacy or Take Care Clinic (located in select Walgreens) where the vaccine is available. This means the fee for the vaccine is not subject to deductible, coinsurance, or...