by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
A quiet but significant shift may be brewing in the world of health insurance: the U.S. federal government is signaling that short-term, limited-duration health plans might again gain prominence. What’s Changing—and What Isn’t Recently, the Departments of Labor,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
f you’re a small or mid-sized employer, there’s an important compliance deadline you need to know about. The deadline to submit your Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) data has been extended to September 30 — giving you extra time to get your information in, but also a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re managing a group health plan with Medicare prescription drug coverage, there’s important information you need to know. Here’s a streamlined guide to what’s coming and how to stay compliant. Key Deadlines: Creditable vs. Non-Creditable...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Big news is coming for anyone using Marketplace health plans. Starting January 1, 2026, several key updates will reshape how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) work—creating greater access and flexibility. 1. Broader HSA Eligibility for Marketplace Plans Beginning in...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Turning 26 has become one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones in American adulthood. Under the Affordable Care Act, this is the age at which most young adults must leave their parents’ health insurance and navigate a complex, expensive system on...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overview Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace could increase by as much as 18% in 2026, marking the steepest jump since 2018. This spike is driven by a combination of rising health care costs, economic pressures, and changes to...
