by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Health Laws
The Hill reports: “The insurance industry is concerned it will take a hit from the Obama administration’s mandate that they provide birth control in health plans for employees of religious organizations that object to the coverage. Publicly, the health insurance...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 20, 2012 | Health Laws
Catholic News Agency reports: “Washington D.C., Feb 16, 2012 / 12:22 am (CNA).- The U.S. bishops have refuted the White House’s claim that they never supported health care reform in America. “Since 1919, the United States Catholic bishops have supported decent...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 24, 2012 | Health Laws
Kaiser Health News reports: “The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is promising a legal challenge to federal rules the Obama administration reaffirmed Friday requiring health insurers to provide women with a range of preventive health services,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 28, 2011 | Health Laws
Benefitspro reports: “The IRS has released the 2012 cost-of-living adjustments affecting health savings accounts. The HSA contribution limits and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly, while the HDHP minimum required deductibles remain unchanged for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 22, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Forbes reports: “One agreement we have to come to in this country is “what is essential healthcare?” In the Affordable Care Act, essential benefits were to be determined by the Department of HHS. We would have uniform policies throughout the country which may...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 26, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Forbes reports: “Last week, I discussed what various tax proposals could mean for you. But tax reform isn’t the only big policy area that could affect your finances over the next few years. What about the health care plan that was actually passed last year and...
