The Next ACA Battle: Extending The Children’s Health Insurance Program

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 2, 2015 | Affordable Care Act

Forbes reports: “The Affordable Care Act is an endless source of tortured political maneuverings. Another example will soon demand Congress’ attention: Extending the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).   The program was created in 1997, in the aftermath...

New CMS rules boost consumer protections in exchange plans

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 27, 2015 | Exchange, Insurance Reform

Modern Healthcare Reports: “The CMS Friday issued final market rules for 2016 (PDF) for the state and federal insurance exchanges. The regulations include stronger requirements for insurers to provide accessible, reliable information about provider networks and...

Even U of C Medicine and Rush have health insurance problems

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 27, 2015 | Health Insurance Cost, Illinois

Crain’s Chicago Business reports: “Proving that no one is immune to the changes sweeping the health care industry, two of Chicago’s most prestigious teaching hospitals are being dinged by insurance companies trying to control costs. Humana is ending...

Staples threatens to fire employees who work more than 25 hours a week

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2015 | Heath Care Costs

Yahoo Finance reports: “Wikimedia Commons A Staples storefront. Part-time Staples workers are furious that they could be fired for working more than 25 hours a week. The company implemented the policy to avoid paying benefits under the Affordable Care...

Insured, but Not Covered

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 10, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Health Care .gov

The New York Times reports: “WHEN Karen Pineman of Manhattan received notice that her longtime health insurance policy didn’t comply with the Affordable Care Act’s requirements, she gamely set about shopping for a new policy through the public marketplace. After...