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...
