Trump ending lower-income Obamacare subsidies, threatening the law’s marketplaces

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 30, 2017 | Affordable Care Act

The Chicago Tribune reports: “The Trump administration informed a federal appeals court on Friday that the government would immediately halt payments to insurers that help millions of lower-income Americans afford coverage under the Affordable Care Act,...

Despite boost in social security, rising Medicare Part B costs leave seniors in bind

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Medicare

News Medical reports: “Millions of seniors will soon be notified that Medicare premiums for physicians’ services are rising and likely to consume most of the cost-of-living adjustment they’ll receive next year from Social Security. Higher 2018...

You think your health insurance costs too much. Try being a farmer.

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Health Insurance Cost

Crains Chicago Business reports: “John Kiefner, who farms 500 acres of hay in exurban Will County, has had health insurance from five companies in the past four years. One of them wouldn’t allow his wife and him to visit any of their own doctors. Another...

Rauner plays it safe on likely doomed GOP Senate Obamacare bill

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Health Reform

The Chicago Suntimes reports: “The potential for Senate Republicans to unravel Obamacare this week diminished on Sunday, when two GOP senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Ted Cruz of Texas said their support was unlikely. Even though the bill drafted by Sens....

Blue Cross warns GOP repeal bill ‘undermines’ pre-existing condition rules

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Health Laws

The Hill reports: “The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association warned against a new GOP ObamaCare bill on Wednesday, saying it would “undermine” protections for pre-existing conditions. “The bill contains provisions that would allow states to waive...