Supreme Court extends arguments on health care

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

CBS News reports: “WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has added another 30 minutes to upcoming arguments over President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The sessions now will span six hours over three days in late March. The justices on Tuesday set...

snopes.com: 3.8% Tax on Real Estate Transactions

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Insurance Reform

snopes.com: 3.8% Tax on Real Estate Transactions.

Quinn: Medicaid must be cut back

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Illinois Health Insurance, Medicaid

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Gov. Pat Quinn plans to call for major Medicaid cuts during his annual budget address Wednesday and issue a warning that immediate changes must be made or the state’s health care system for the poor could collapse. A Quinn...

Insurance industry could take hit from birth control mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Health Laws

The Hill reports: “The insurance industry is concerned it will take a hit from the Obama administration’s mandate that they provide birth control in health plans for employees of religious organizations that object to the coverage. Publicly, the health insurance...

Income-Relating Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums Under Current Law and Recent Proposals: What are the Implications for Beneficiaries?

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Medicare

Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “Proposals to raise premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries are currently being discussed along with other options to reduce federal spending on Medicare.  Last year, as part of a more comprehensive effort to reduce...