by Admin | Feb 22, 2010 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
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... by Admin | Feb 9, 2010 | Insurance News, Uncategorized
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”), which applies to employer groups with 50 or more employees and all public agencies, has an indirect impact on health insurers and group health plans. FMLA requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of... by Admin | Jan 25, 2010 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Insurance News
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... 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...