Four myths about ObamaCare that just won’t die

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Standard Examiner reports: “Sometimes, writing about the health reform law means reading Friday afternoon press releases and combing through Health Affairs studies. But sometimes … Death panels! Secret slush funds! Open warfare on the Catholic church!...

U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Reuters reports: “WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 deadline for state governments to submit proposals showing how they intend to operate health insurance exchanges...

Quinn mulls executive order on insurance exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2012 | Illinois, Insurance Reform

Northwest Herald reports: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn may use an executive order to establish a health insurance exchange, a website where consumers could comparison shop for insurance that’s a key piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law, according...

General Assembly puts health exchange bill on back burner

by Eriksen Insurance | May 15, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Crains reports: “Democratic and Republican leaders in the Illinois General Assembly have agreed to shelve a bill that would establish an Illinois health insurance exchange amid uncertainty created by the constitutional challenge to the federal health care...

The HR guide to Summary of Benefits and Coverage

by Eriksen Insurance | May 10, 2012 | Group Health Insurance

BenefitsPro reports: “Enrollment season this year will bring an added compliance requirement for employers, which is intended to help plan enrollees know exactly what they’re getting out of their policy. Beginning on Sept. 23, 180 million Americans with private...