Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Drugs Will Increase Under ACA

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “A new analysis from HealthPocket of early health insurance rate filings finds that consumers who choose the lower cost Bronze Plans and Silver Plans under the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”) will likely be paying...

How Will Health Insurance Exchanges Work?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The Wall Street Journal reports: “This fall, people in every state are supposed to be able to buy health insurance through new online marketplaces, or exchanges, instituted by the federal health-care law. Insurers have been preparing for the rollout with...

Fleishman-Hillard wins contract to market Illinois health exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Exchange, Illinois

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Illinois on Friday awarded marketing and public relations firm Fleishman Hillard a $35 million contract to market and promote the state’s Health Insurance Marketplace, an online exchange where individuals and small businesses...

Feds: PPACA subsidy claims will be checked

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements

Benefits Pro reports: “The federal government will check income claims by individuals applying for subsidies under Obamacare and remains on track to open the health insurance exchanges it will operate on Oct. 1, the main administrator of the exchanges said this...

FAQ: What Workers And Employers Need To Know About The Postponed Employer Mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements

Kaiser Health News reports: “Surprising both friends and foes of the health law, the Obama administration on Tuesday announced the delay of a key provision: the requirement that all but the smallest employers offer medical coverage or pay a fine. Companies with...