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	<title>Illinois Insurance News &#187; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois</title>
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		<title>BCBSIL Introduces Renewal Rate Cap for New 51-100 Segment Groups</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bcbsil small group rate cape]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BlueCross BlueShield Illinois 2012 group health rate cap]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced a first year renewal rate cap of 9%* for groups with 51-100 employees. New groups with 51-100 insured employees sold with Jan. 1, 2012 – July 1, 2012 effective dates can take advantage of this offer if they meet the eligibility requirements below, which include completing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BlueCross BlueShield profits drop 23% in 2nd Quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCBS 2011 profits]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Crain&#8217;s) — After surging earlier in the year, profits of the parent of Blue Cross &#038; Blue Shield of Illinois dropped sharply during the second quarter, to a still hefty $270 million, as benefits rose and membership shrank. Chicago-based Health Care Service Corp&#8217;s net income fell nearly 23% during the second quarter compared with almost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois launches new child only health plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bcbsil child health insurance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[blue cross and blue shield of illinois bluepathways child health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bluechoice pathway health plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bluecross blueshield of illinois child only plans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced the launch of 2 new child-only health insurance policies: Blue PathwaySM and BlueChoice PathwaySM. These new products provide coverage for children ages 1 through 18, who do not have other major coverage available to them for purchase. The plans are designed to give children access to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BlueCross and BlueShield of Illinois makes Eligibility Decisions on Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCBS Illinois Civil Union Eligibility Guideslines]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[How the Illlinois Religious Protection and Civil Union Act affect health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Illinois Civil Union Health Insurance Eligibility]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As previously announced in the Feb. 9, 2011 issue of News from the Blues, Public Act 96-1513, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, was signed into law on Jan. 31, 2011. Effective June 1, 2011, the law’s intent is to provide procedures for the certification and registration of a civil union in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Now Offering 2 New Standardized Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCBSIL Plan G]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois New Medicare Supplement Plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois 2010 Medicare Plans 2010]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As of June 1, 2010 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is offering new Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans G and N. Members and those considering Plans G and N can enroll at anytime; there are no specific enrollment periods or deadlines. The changes to the configuration of Medicare Supplement plans are the result [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BCBSIL BlueCare Dental Offers Largest Network of Access Points</title>
		<link>http://www.ilhealthagents.com/blog/blue-cross-blue-shield/bcbsil-bluecare-dental-offers-largest-network-of-access-points/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCBSIL Dental Network]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Network]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[BlueCare Dental provides members with access to the nation’s largest dental care network of access points, with more than 152,000 nationwide.* With so many access points, BlueCare Dental members have great flexibility to see a dentist and use their BlueCare Dental benefits when and where it is convenient for them. BlueCare Dental providers are credentialed, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Open Enrollment for Young Adult Dependent Coverage Ends March 31st</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCBS Individual Policy Open Enrollment for Dependents Deadline]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Add Dependent to Age 26 Deadline]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The open enrollment period to add dependents to an existing Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Illinois (BCBSIL) individual policy is coming to an end on March 31, 2010. During this period there are no medical questions and the policy is guaranteed issue. The 12 month pre-existing condition waiting period is still applicable. In order [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lake Forest Hospital Is Now a Subsidiary of Northwestern Memorial and still part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois PPO Network</title>
		<link>http://www.ilhealthagents.com/blog/carriers/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-illinois/lake-forest-hospital-is-now-a-subsidiary-of-northwestern-memorial-and-still-part-of-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois-ppo-network/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Northwestern Acquires Lake Forest Hospital]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The acquisition of Lake Forest Hospital by Northwestern Memorial Health System was formally announced on Jan. 29, 2010. For the time being, the Northwestern Memorial Healthcare System parent company will have two separate subsidiaries: Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. At this time, each hospital will maintain separate agreements with Blue Cross and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers New Fitness Program to Support Members’ Wellness Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Gym Discounts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is offering the Fitness Program as the newest value-added health and wellness option. The Fitness Program is an exclusive membership program that offers unlimited access to a nationwide network of fitness centers for a low monthly membership fee. Group Markets: As a new feature of Blue Care [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moody&#8217;s Downgrades Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois</title>
		<link>http://www.ilhealthagents.com/blog/carriers/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-illinois/moodys-downgrades-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Financial Rating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Chicago Tribune Moody&#8217;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&#8217;s Investors Service this week said Health Care Service Corp., the nation&#8217;s fourth-largest health insurance company, has been hampered by higher than expected medical costs driven by increased unemployment [...]]]></description>
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