Implementing Health Reform: State-Based, Partnership, And Federally Facilitated Exchanges

by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform

Health Affairs Blog reports: “On May 16, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services moved three steps closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, which will happen on January 1, 2014.  First, HHS announced the...

General Assembly puts health exchange bill on back burner

by Eriksen Insurance | May 15, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Crains reports: “Democratic and Republican leaders in the Illinois General Assembly have agreed to shelve a bill that would establish an Illinois health insurance exchange amid uncertainty created by the constitutional challenge to the federal health care...

Holder: Obama recognizes Supreme Court’s authority

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 6, 2012 | Insurance Reform

CNN U. S. reports: “Attorney General Eric Holder made clear Thursday that the Obama administration recognizes the authority of federal courts, including the Supreme Court, to rule on whether the 2010 health care reform law or any other laws passed by Congress...

Who should control Illinois’ public health insurance exchange?

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...

Income-Relating Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums Under Current Law and Recent Proposals: What are the Implications for Beneficiaries?

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...