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... by Admin | Jan 8, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
The Healthcare Reform Act was passed with quite a bit of controversy surrounding it. Polls consistently showed that the majority of Americans were not satisfied with the bill as it was currently written, and several Democrats voted against it along with all... by Admin | Nov 7, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Exchange, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials are reviewing five bids to build the state’s health insurance exchange — a required component of the federal health care overhaul that Gov. Pat Quinn intends to implement regardless of who wins the presidency on Election Day. By... by Admin | Aug 16, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News, Obamacare, Politics
(Reuters) – The Obama administration this week will try to encourage reluctant U.S. states to move forward with health insurance exchanges amid fears that time is running out for states to act on a reform provision meant to extend coverage to millions of... by Admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. upheld the heart of President Obama’s health care law today, ruling that the government may impose tax penalties on those who do not have health insurance. The decision came on a 5-4 vote,...