Blue Cross parent expecting losses in 2014 due to Obamacare

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 2, 2014 | Insurance Reform

Healthcare Daily reports: “Annual net income for the parent company of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois fell well below the $1 billion mark for the first time since 2009, in part because the insurance giant is setting aside money to offset expected...

What to consider before deciding to go without health insurance

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 18, 2014 | Heath Care Costs

The Los Angeles Times reports: “Some people may elect to forgo coverage if they believe the cost is too high. But health experts say they may not be aware of all the risks and benefits involved. Sarah Giron wants health insurance, but she says it’s just...

The aftermath of the employer responsibility ruling

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 18, 2014 | Health Laws

Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued the final regulations on the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act this week. While the pay-or-play rules got a little delay, and some revisions will be...

Statement on Delay in Some Employers’ Health-Insurance Mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 18, 2014 | Insurance Reform

The Wall Street Journal reports: ” WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations implementing the employer responsibility provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that take...

When It’s Time to Get Off Your Parents’ Health Plan

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 18, 2014 | Insurance Reform, Young Adults

Yahoo Finance reports: “One provision of the Affordable Care Act that has garnered pretty universal praise is the policy change allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ health insurance plans through age 26. Previously, young adults were knocked off the...