by Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
UniCare announced yesterday that they will no longer be participating in the individual and group health insurance market in Illinois effective January 1, 2010. UniCare has collaborated with Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Illinois (BCBSIL) to ensure their group... by Admin | Oct 7, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 becomes effective for benefit plans beginning on or after one year from the date the legislation was signed into law (October 3, 2008). All plans and products, including... by Admin | Sep 23, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
Because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) believes an educated consumer will make better health care decisions, they have announced an enhancement to our Hospital Comparison Tool. Named Care Comparison, this new component of the hospital transparency... by Admin | Sep 23, 2009 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
Pending Illinois Department of Insurance approval, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is planning to introduce the BlueCare Dental PPO plan to members with individual and family health plans. The BlueCare Dental PPO product will be offered as a rider to members... by Admin | Sep 13, 2009 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
House Bill 2851 (HR 2851), otherwise known as Michelle’s Law, is a federal law that requires health plans and issuers of health insurance coverage to continue coverage for college students who are forced to take a leave of absence or change their enrollment... by Admin | Sep 4, 2009 | Aetna, Insurance News
Mercy Harvard Hospital will be joining the Aetna Chicago network effective October 1, 2009. Mercy Harvard Hospital is a 77 bed facility, that is located in Harvard Illinois. This addition will provide members additional choice and improve hospital access. The Mercy...