Nondiscriminatory PPACA provisions could cost employers

by Eriksen Insurance | May 20, 2013 | Health Reform

Benefits Pro reports: “Health care exchanges are getting all of the attention, but employers need to take a closer look at their benefits packages because the nondiscriminatory provision of PPACA has the potential to cost them a lot of money. So says Jay...

The Middle Class Tax Break Hardly Anyone Is Talking About

by Eriksen Insurance | May 20, 2013 | Insurance Reform

News @ JAMA reports: “There has been no shortage of attention focused on the scheduled expiration of tax cuts for middle class and wealthy Americans at the end of this year. That’s likely to continue to be the case through the election and a potential lame duck...

Administration Simplifies Health Care Form

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “The first draft was as mind-numbing and complex as tax forms. Now the Obama administration is unveiling a simplified application for health insurance benefits under the federal health care overhaul. Details to be released Tuesday...

Health insurance and families under the affordable care act

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The Washington Post reports: “How does the Affordable Care Act affect children in low-income families and people who want to buy coverage on the new state insurance exchanges? Below find some answers to questions that were posed by readers. I am the breadwinner...

ACA Will Test Consumer Loyalty To Doctors

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “A new HealthPocket consumer survey found that 34 percent of respondents are motivated to reduce their health plan costs versus keep their doctor. When survey takers were asked, “If changing from your doctor to another doctor...