by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
ABC Action News reports: “TAMPA, Fla. — Starting next Wednesday, hospitals will be required to post master lists of prices for their services online. The new federal rule is aimed at educating patients and creating competition. But the ABC Action News I-Team has...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
NAPA net reports: “Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, has introduced legislation that would permit 401(k), 403(b), and SIMPLE retirement plans to make matching contributions to workers as if their student loan payments were...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
For individual/family plans, what is included in household income for subsidy determination? How do I know what to state for my income to determine subsidies? Household income includes incomes of the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents. In determining eligibility for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Detroit Free Press reports: “Co-payment: A fixed amount you pay for a covered health service. Usually paid when you receive the service. Deductible: The amount you pay for health care services your health insurance plan covers before your health insurance...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 1, 2013 | FSA, Insurance Reform, Uncategorized
This afternoon, the IRS and U.S. Department of Treasury have issued a FSA Notice modifying the healthcare flexible spending account (FSA)’s “Use-it or Lose-it” rule. Effective immediately, employers that offer FSA programs that do not include a grace...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Insurance News Net reports: “Low-income workers on union health plans are not eligible for the same federal subsidies available to those who buy insurance in the new state health care marketplaces, the White House said Friday. The decision is a disappointment...
