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Why Aren’t My Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance?
The Insurance People explain why GLP-1 weight loss drugs, like the semaglutides Ozempic and Wegovy, aren’t covered by insurance companies.
Medicare Update! Weight Loss Medication Rollbacks
Take a dive with The Insurance People into how Medicare works, what to expect, and some important updates on the ever-changing landscape under our current administration.
RxDC reporting Deadline: Group Clients at Risk of Fines if Reporting is Not Completed by 6/1
URGENT ALERT FOR GROUP CLIENTS: If you have not submitted your RxDC reporting yet, you have until June 1st to do so without penalty. After that, you risk being fined up to $100 per day it is not submitted.
2026 Limits Announced for Health Savings Accounts
The Insurance People review Health Savings Account (HSA) maximum contribution limits for 2026 and share how to get tax deductions for your HSA-paid medical expenses.
Understanding Long-term Care Insurance
Long-term Care (LTC) insurance helps cover the costs of care when you can no longer perform basic activities of daily living without help, such as bathing, dressing, or eating. LTC can help cover the income needed for folks to remain in their homes, receive healthcare at home, and help pay for facilities and nursing homes, among other things.
How to Set Up Benefits Deductions with Gusto
The Insurance People explain how small business clients can input their insurance and benefit deductions into Gusto, with a step-by-step guide.
Understanding Disability Options
We know that disability benefits are a critical part of your employee benefits package, allowing for your staff to take leave at times of sickness and accident. The Insurance People discuss what all is covered under short-term disability.
Women’s History Month: The History of Midwives in Illinois
For Women’s History Month, The Insurance People cover a brief history of midwives and midwifery in Illinois, including the recent changes to midwife licensing in Illinois.
Your 2024-2025 HSA Expenses: What To Know For Tax Purposes
The Insurance People review Health Savings Account (HSA) maximum contribution limits for 2024 and 2025 and share how to get tax deductions for your HSA-paid medical expenses.
New Legislation Roundup: Changes To Healthcare And Insurance In 2025
The Insurance People give an update on new legislation introduced in Illinois for 2025 in healthcare and insurance. Learn more how these changes will effect health insurance plans in the coming year.
New Illinois Hearing Aids Coverage Update
The Insurance People share the state of Illinois’s new mandate for hearing aid coverage, and how it will affect—and improve—access to hearing assistance.
BCBS Individuals: Out-Of-Town Coverage Changes
The Insurance People share an important update from BlueCross BlueShield Illinois about out-of-town coverages for individual market plan members beginning January 1, 2025.
What’s Different About My Plan In 2025?
The Insurance People share key information about what to expect in 2025 when your health insurance plan begins a new calendar year.
Inc. Names The Insurance People As A 2024 Power Partner Award Winner
The Insurance People are named to Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners award winners list. The annual list recognizes the country's leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow.
How Will The Election Change My Coverage?
The Insurance People president and founder Alexandra Eidenberg offers her thoughts on how the upcoming presidential election will change the Affordable Care Act and the insurance market.
Critical Plan Updates For 2025: What You Need To Know
The Insurance People provide information about critical plan updates for 2025 Open Enrollment, including medical network changes, premium and out-of-pocket coverage, and more.
Electronic Enrollment: Why It Works For Your Business
The Insurance People now use an electronic enrollment platform for client renewals and starts. Learn more about how using a streamlined technology can help your business and employees.