2010 Press Releases
Innovative Diabetes Program in McLean County Posts Three-Year Success
Bloomington-Normal, IL – Diabetes Checks & Balances, a unique program launched locally, helped decrease emergency room visits and hospital admissions among those who have been with the program since it began in 2007. Because of the success of the program, area doctors have expanded the program to include a childhood diabetes prevention outreach.
Read MoreAdvocate Health Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Sign Agreement Focusing on Improving Quality, Bending the Health Care Cost Curve
Chicago, IL — Advocate Health Care (Advocate), Illinois' largest health care system, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL), the state's largest health insurer, today announced a landmark new agreement that is intended to support improved outcomes and efficiency in patient care.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Invests More Than Two Million Dollars in Community Organizations to Chart and Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) recently gave a total of more than $2 million to roughly 170 local nonprofits that promote health and wellness. A longtime community supporter, BCBSIL is partnering with these organizations not only to fund their work, but to help them measure the effectiveness of their wellness programs to ultimately encourage all Illinoisans to develop and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Now Offering Two New Standardized Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
As of June 1, 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 of the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" (MIPPA), which took effect on June 1.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers Tips to Avoid Health Plan Scams
Health plan scams are targeting individuals, families, small businesses, seniors and recent immigrants who are considering purchasing health insurance coverage. In fact, the Coalition Against Health Insurance Fraud reported that roughly 12,000 consumers have already been victims of scams nationally.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Implements Reform Provision Early and Extends Coverage to Graduating Young Adults
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has made the voluntary decision to expedite a provision of the new reform law and will allow dependents currently covered under their parent's health plan to stay on the plan until the age of 26. Instead of implementing the change on September 23, 2010, BCBSIL plans to extend the coverage by May 1, 2010 — in time to benefit this spring's college graduates.
Read MoreMichael Kelly of Health360 to Discuss Employee Wellness Programs on Friday, April 30th Webinar
Noted employee wellness expert Michael Kelly of Health360 will present a free webinar at 11 am to noon CST, Friday, April 30th. The webinar is sponsored by the Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
Read MoreSeven Illinois Companies Honored for Outstanding Worksite Wellness Programs
Seven Illinois companies have been honored with the first annual WOWIE Award, sponsored by The Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (ISC-SHRM) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). The WOWie award recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and strive to create a work culture that promotes physical activity.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Sponsors Hearings on Impact of Obesity on State
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) sees collaboration as the key to promoting healthy behaviors, Karen Atwood, the health plan’s president said today at the Illinois Department of Public Health’s hearings on the impact of obesity in the state.
Read MoreIllinois State Human Resource Group Teams Up with BCBSIL to Offer Workplace Health Awards Program – the WOWIES!
The Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (ISC-SHRM) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today announced a new awards program that recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and strive to create a work culture that promotes physical activity.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers BlueCare Dental Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is offering individual and family dental plans to its members with the BlueCare Dental PPO plan. With the BlueCare Dental PPO, members have access to one of the largest networks of contracting dentists and are able to see any dentist without a referral.
Read MoreNote Regarding Coverage for Mammogram and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Although new mammogram and cervical cancer screening guidelines have recently been proposed, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) will continue to provide medical coverage for routine mammograms and cervical cancer screenings for women as ordered by their physicians and outlined in the member's certificate.
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