by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 28, 2012 | Heath Care Costs
Washington Post reports: “New research shows that more Americans are turning to the emergency room for routine dental problems. A study released Tuesday by the Pew Center on the States found that going to the ER often costs 10 times more than preventive care and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Illinois Times reports: “As Illinois and other states rush to implement federal health insurance reforms, consumer advocates say lawmakers shouldn’t allow insurers to make all the decisions. Illinois must create a board to oversee the state’s federally-mandated...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 8, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “Proposals to raise premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries are currently being discussed along with other options to reduce federal spending on Medicare. Last year, as part of a more comprehensive effort to reduce...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform
The Las Angeles Times reports: “The healthcare law’s mandate to require religious-affiliated employers to pay for contraception for their workers has prompted two lawsuits. If the matter gets to the Supreme Court, it will go before justices who recently...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 24, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
News From The Blues reports: “In an ongoing effort to deliver cost-effective solutions to your clients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is excited to announce a rate adjustment for new and renewing small group business with April 1 effective...
