by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2013 | Insurance Reform
The New York Times reports: “The Obama administration adopted a strict definition of affordable health insurance on Wednesday that will deny federal financial assistance to millions of Americans with modest incomes who cannot afford family coverage offered by...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 4, 2013 | Exchange
Kaiser Health News reports: “For years, we’ve been hearing that health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act are going to be “online marketplaces, like Travelocity” where people will buy health policies like plane tickets. But...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 18, 2013 | Health Laws
Below are major provisions of the Law effective 2012 – 2018. 2012 Non-Discrimination requirements; guidance to be issued Uniform explanation of coverage; plan year beginning after September 23rd 2012 W2 reporting of health care cost 2013 FSA contributions limited to...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 28, 2012 | Insurance Reform, Medicare
Xfinity News reports: “Millions of seniors enrolled in some of the most popular Medicare prescription drug plans face double-digit premium hikes next year if they don’t shop for a better deal, says a private firm that analyzes the highly competitive...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 25, 2012 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
The Huffington Post reports: “Shopping for health insurance is about to get a little easier. Starting this month, health insurance companies are required to use a new, standardized, plain-language form to explain what plans cover — and what they...