Health Reform Ruling Appealed; Expedited Hearing Expected

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 21, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “The Obama administration officially appealed a federal judge’s order overturning the Affordable Care Act, setting the stage for further legal proceedings within months. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion for...

Obama Administration Seeks Fast Appeal of Health-Care Ruling

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 21, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform

Bloomberg Businessweek reports: “March 9 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Justice Department is seeking an expedited appeal of a federal judge’s ruling striking down President Barack Obama’s health-care reform legislation. Lawyers for the federal government today...

Confused by your health options? Reform could make it worse

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 10, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform

Sun Sentinel.com reports: “Proponents of the new health care law claim to have seen the future of American health care — and they say it’s a lot like air travel. According to some, come January 2014, choosing a health insurance plan in the new exchanges...

New Standard Individual and Small Group Health Applications for Illinois

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 27, 2010 | Health Laws

Beginning January 1, 2011, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is requiring that all health insurance carriers use standard health applications in the individual and small group markets. Click the links below to download the final version of these forms for...

An important message on January 2011 New Business Rates for Small Groups

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 15, 2010 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

A letter from: Dieter Freer Senior Vice President, Illinois Market Segments Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Dear Valued Producer, In this ever-changing business climate, we appreciate your role in bringing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)...