by Admin | Mar 6, 2012 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
The parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois booked more than $1 billion in net income in 2011, the second straight year that the Chicago-based company has crossed that milestone. Health Care Service Corp., which also operates Blue Cross plans in Oklahoma,... by Admin | Feb 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Medicare
A summary of health reform initiatives which become effective in 2012: 2012 Changes to Medicare Make Part D cost sharing for full benefit dual eligible beneficiaries receiving home and community based care services equal to the cost sharing for those who receive... by Admin | Feb 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News, Surveys
A new RAND Corporation study concludes that eliminating a key part of health care reform that requires all Americans to have health insurance would sharply lower the number of people gaining coverage, but would not dramatically increase the cost of buying policies... by Admin | Nov 29, 2011 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance News, Obamacare
(Reuters) – The breakdown of deficit talks in Congress will exact little pain on the U.S. healthcare industry, but it’s a temporary reprieve from steeper cuts that could be put back on the table in 2013. The failure of the congressional “super... by Admin | Nov 3, 2011 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
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... by Admin | Sep 19, 2011 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
(Crain’s) — After surging earlier in the year, profits of the parent of Blue Cross & 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...