Archive for October, 2009

BlueEdge – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Posted on: October 9th, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

BlueEdge is a high-deductible health plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) that can be combined to form an HSA. There are also BlueEdge plan options for employer groups that work in conjunction with health reimbursement arrangements. BlueEdge also includes coverage for both preventative & wellness benefits. Health savings accounts are effective [...]

Finding Health Insurance and Health Care Reform Savings

Posted on: October 9th, 2009 by ymedina No Comments

According to the article “How Health Care Bill Would Net $81B” from CBS News’s website, the Finance Committee will vote on the health care reform plan next week.  The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says the plan meets President Obama’s requirement that it will not increase the nation’s budget deficit.  The article states that the $829 billion [...]

Texas Health Insurance Costs With Health Care Plan

Posted on: October 7th, 2009 by ymedina No Comments

According to the article “Texas Agency: Senate health care bill could cost Texans up to $20.4B” by Dave Michaels on dallasnews.com, residents who think they are already paying high Texas health insurance premiums and high taxes may be in for a surprise as the health care bill gets considered. The Senate is considering a health [...]

Special Care – Independence Blue Cross

Posted on: October 6th, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

In Southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) in conjunction with Highmark Blue Shield has formed the Caring Foundation which helps to provide free or low-cost health insurance plans to uninsured children and adults in the 5 counties including and surrounding Philadelphia. Plans that are administered through the Caring Program include Pennsylvania CHIP, Adultbasic, and Special [...]

Flexible Blue II – BCBSM

Posted on: October 1st, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

Although health insurance rates continue to rise, affordable health insurance can still be found.  Flexible Blue is an affordable individual health plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) for families and individuals who live in Michigan. Flexible Blue is an HSA qualified health insurance plan, with monthly premiums as low as $52.82 [...]