by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 14, 2013 | Insurance Reform
JDSupra reports: “Late last week the IRS released proposed regulations implementing the employer “play or pay” provisions in the Affordable Care Act. The rules are applicable to employers with 50 or more full-time equivalents and outline the requirements for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 26, 2012 | Insurance Reform
The Associated Press reports: “Starting in 2014, President Barack Obama’shealth care law will expand coverage to some 30 million uninsured people. At the same time, insurers no longer will be allowed to turn away those in poor health, and virtually every...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 20, 2012 | Health Laws
US News reports: “CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tammy Duckworth helped kick off the president’s nominating convention with a bang, but that doesn’t mean she’s a yes-woman for his policies, she says. In an interview with U.S. News, the Illinois...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 5, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Federal Health Reform/Exchange Update August 2012 There has been a lot of activity since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the PPACA constitutional in late June. Our Agent/Broker Health Reform Working Group has been busy staying on top of the issue and is doing everything...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 16, 2012 | Health Insurance Cost, Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “Aug. 14–You wouldn’t think a discussion about stop-loss insurance would produce “spirited” debate, but that’s allegedly what transpired this weekend when the National Association of Insurance...