Health care expansion to cost Illinois

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...

Consumers With Serious Medical Problems Need To Carefully Assess Total Plan Costs

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 2, 2013 | Health Reform, Heath Care Costs

Kaiser Health News reports: “One of the health care overhaul’s most far-reaching provisions prohibits health plans from refusing to cover people who are sick or charging them higher premiums. Still, for people with serious medical conditions, the online...

Will health reform make you change doctors?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Market Watch reports: “Some experts have said that the experience of shopping for health insurance on the new online marketplaces that will open for enrollment this October under the Affordable Care Act will be like booking a vacation on Travelocity. But for...

Obama’s health care law shifts big unions’ political alliances to GOP

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 23, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The Washington Times reports: “Discord over President Obama’s health care law is forging strange alliances, with top Republicans reaching out to union bosses who helped Democrats muscle the legislation through Congress three years ago but now say the reforms...

For veterans, health-care law offers new options — and struggles

by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2013 | Health Laws

The Washington Post reports: “Military veterans will have more health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act, but some vets, like many Americans, may still struggle to find affordable, accessible care that meets their needs. Roughly 40 percent of the...