by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Medicare
News Medical reports: “Millions of seniors will soon be notified that Medicare premiums for physicians’ services are rising and likely to consume most of the cost-of-living adjustment they’ll receive next year from Social Security. Higher 2018...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 26, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News
According to The Advocate: “The Affordable Care Act is confusing and complicated, which means that health insurance agents and brokers are needed to help consumers pick the best plans for them, Kevin Counihan, chief executive officer of Healthcare.gov, said...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 26, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News, Individual Health Insurance
According to Bloomberg Business: “Humana Inc. is the latest insurer to run into trouble in Obamacare’s individual health-insurance markets. The health insurer said that it probably won’t collect enough money to cover costs for some customers who bought...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News, Small Business
Crain’s Chicago Business Reports: “Aetna is returning to sell plans on the Illinois health insurance exchange after taking a year off. Also returning are giants Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, the dominant insurer in the state; UnitedHealthcare,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 25, 2015 | Heath Care Costs
Benefits Pro reports: “The IRS said it is raising the maximum allowable contribution to a health savings account by $100 in 2016 — but only for families. The IRS quietly announced last week that the maximum contribution that can be made next year to an HSA...