By Carla Johnson, Medical Writer for the Associated Press Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has eliminated 15 staff positions from Get Covered Illinois, the state’s health insurance exchange, three months ahead of the third annual enrollment period under President Barack Obama’s health care law. The layoffs raise questions about the Republican administration’s plans for helping consumers enroll… Continue reading Jobs Cut at Get Covered Illinois Before 3rd Enrollment Push
Original article authored by George Lauer of California Healthline on May 18, 2015 A consumer advocacy organization has launched a campaign to get state officials to explain why they revoked Blue Shield of California’s tax-exempt not-for-profit status last year. Consumer Watchdog also wants the state to explain why Californians didn’t learn of the decision for… Continue reading State Pressured To Explain Why it Revoked Blue Shield’s Not-for-Profit Exemption