by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 12, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Targeted News Service reports: “WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 — The office of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and 15 Senate colleagues have introduced a bill that would place a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 12, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Employee Benefit Advisor reports: “As a result of health care reform, employers – especially smaller ones – are turning to their benefits consultants, brokers and agents for more help, according to a new poll from MetLife. The MetLife Health Care Reform Poll,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 1, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
The New York Times reports: “A second federal judge ruled on Monday that it was unconstitutional for Congress to enact a health care law that required Americans to obtain commercial insurance, evening the score at 2 to 2 in the lower courts as conflicting...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 31, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
The Washington Examiner reports: “In fighting against Obamacare repeal this week, Democrats portray their health care law as a money saver, claiming Republicans would add to the deficit by abolishing the legislation. But in their franker moments, the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 30, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
GovWatch reports: “Issue: Health Reform Date: January 20, 2011 Action Taken: As expected, on January 19 the GOP-controlled House of Representatives approved H.R.2, the bill to repeal the health reform bill enacted into law last March. H.R.2 would repeal the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 30, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
UnitedHealthcare reports: “UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual has entered into an agreement to renew medical insurance coverage for The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America’s medical plan customers. We will broaden choice and access to care...