Category: Dental

Senate committee hears debate on insurance department rate approval authority, dental loss ratio plan

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 23, 2023 | Dental, Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee heard debate this week on several proposals, including one that would grant the Department of Insurance the ability to modify or reject rates by certain health policies.

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Eagleson talks increased staffing, awareness campaign for return of Medicaid redeterminations

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 17, 2023 | COVID-19 Update, Dental, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Theresa Eagleson told lawmakers Thursday that preparing for the end of the Medicaid program’s continuous enrollment policy is a top focus in the coming year.

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Humana to exit employer health insurance market

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 3, 2023 | Dental, Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, Vision | 0

Humana said last week it’s exiting the employer health insurance market, including all fully insured, self-funded and federal employee health benefit medical plans.

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Senate health committee signs off on various healthcare plans

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 22, 2023 | Dental, DHS, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

A Senate health committee signed off on several bills Tuesday, including one that bars the state from requiring providers to use a particular electronic health records system to integrate with Illinois’ prescription drug monitoring program.

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Illinois dental society seeks reform of insurance coverage

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 17, 2023 | Dental, Top Stories | 0

Members of the Illinois State Dental Society joined lawmakers Thursday to unveil a legislative package aimed at reforming dental insurance in the state.

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