by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has officially completed its acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare business, marking a major expansion in its ability to serve Medicare beneficiaries across the country. The acquisition includes Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pharmacy deserts—areas where residents have limited access to retail pharmacies—are a growing concern in the United States. Recent research has identified the top five worst U.S. pharmacy deserts, highlighting regions where obtaining prescription medications and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In February 2025, Illinois Democratic State Representative Lisa Davis introduced House Bill 3458, aiming to amend the state’s aggravated battery statute. The proposed legislation would allow individuals experiencing a mental health crisis to use their condition...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans often provide supplemental benefits not typically covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental, vision, hearing, and over-the-counter (OTC) medication coverage. Despite their availability, many enrollees are not fully utilizing these...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
In 2024, the U.S. pharmacy landscape experienced significant shifts, with the top 15 companies accounting for approximately 75% of total prescription dispensing revenues, amounting to $683 billion—a 9% increase from 2023. Notably, the top four companies—CVS Health,...
