by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 20, 2013 | Health Insurance Cost, Health Laws
Quincy Journal reports: “Expanding Illinois’ Medicaid program under the federal health-care reform law will cost the state $1.3 billion a year in 2020 and beyond, according to an analysis. Expanding Illinois’ Medicaid program under the federal health-care reform...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 20, 2013 | Health Laws, Health Reform
The Chicago Tribune reports: “The Obama administration announced a flurry of fixes to its troubled HealthCare.gov website on Friday that officials said would soon double its current capacity, a crucial step toward getting the system working by a November 30...
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 20, 2013 | Insurance Reform
The Washington Post reports: “The White House is increasing its reliance on insurers by accepting their technical help in efforts to repair the problem-ridden online health insurance marketplace and prioritizing consumers’ ability to buy plans directly from the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 25, 2013 | Health Reform, Insurance Reform
The Chicago Sun Times reports: “If you light up, prepare to get burned with higher premiums when buying insurance in the new health insurance marketplaces. Under rules of the Affordable Care Act, in Illinois and most other states, insurers can charge smokers and...
