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...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 22, 2013 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield reports: “Effective on plan/policy years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will require non-grandfathered fully insured small group (2-50) metallic benefit plans to include pediatric dental coverage as...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 22, 2013 | Long Term Care
Insurance News Net reports: “The stand-alone long-term care insurance market may be dormant as buyers shy away from high premiums and the relative inefficiency of long-term care coverage, but the combination insurance product market is hot. Combination products,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 12, 2013 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois reports: “Legislative Update Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Waiting Period The “Question of the Week” answers frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This week features a question...
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...
