by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 23, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost
Benifitspro reports: “Many workers will see their health insurance costs rise less next year than in more than a decade, partly because consumers are dialing back their health care use, a benefits consultant has found. A survey from consultant Mercer of...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Benifitpro reports: “The number of young adults without health insurance has dropped significantly, a new survey finds, thanks to a provision of President Barack Obama’s health care law allowing them to stay on their parents’ plans. The new Gallup...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Chicago Business reports: “After surging earlier in the year, profits of the parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois dropped sharply during the second quarter, to a still hefty $270 million, as benefits rose and membership shrank. Chicago-based Health...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 16, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Insurance Reform
My Suburban Life reports: “Insurance industry officials urged state lawmakers Thursday to let independent insurance agents help clients purchase coverage through Illinois’ future health-benefits exchange. Several said it also would be a good idea for the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 14, 2011 | Insurance Reform
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has vacated a district court’s ruling that a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. The Fourth Circuit Court ruled that the state of Virginia does not have the standing to challenge the...