by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 15, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
The Wall Street Journal reports: “Medicare beneficiaries escaped direct cuts in Washington’s debt deal, but the agreement could eventually hit seniors and disabled Americans who rely on the program for medical coverage. Health-industry lobbyists and policy...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 12, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: Medical claim limits phase out under the new health care law as the size of individual claims continues to rise. Thousands of health care claims reach or exceed $ 1 million each year, and industry research and our own experience at RGA show...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 12, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Insurance Reform, Medicare
Reuters reports: Medicare participants enrolled in the health insurance program’s prescription drug benefit should see their premium cost decline slightly next year. The Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday the average monthly premium for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
KFF.org reports: No doubt it will take some time to sort out how elements of the debt deal (formally “The Budget Control Act of 2011”) will all work. Delving into the details of how it affects subsidies in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to make insurance more...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2011 | Insurance Reform
This article shows a possible trend for insurance companies to consolidate into their own home regions. The new 80% rule is the law making them do this. This means less competition and possibly higher prices for consumers now in Indiana. Benefits Pro reports: The...
