Health insurance exchanges: The big unknowns

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 5, 2012 | Insurance Reform

American Medical News reports: “Physicians navigating the world after health system reform are headed toward a large, uncharted area over the horizon in the form of health insurance exchanges. The coverage marketplaces will serve millions of people, but with few...

Benefit cuts are workers’ top worry, Gallup reports

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 31, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “American workers are more concerned about cuts in their benefits than losing their jobs, according to a Gallup poll released today. Forty percent of workers surveyed August 9-12 said they are concerned that their benefits will...

Oversight Committee Asks IRS to Explain Recent Rule that Expands Obamacare’s Reach in a Way Not Authorized in Law

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 31, 2012 | Health Laws

The Committee on Oversight & Government Reform reports: *(CORRECTION—an earlier version of this release included inaccurate letter text; release is unchanged—corrected text follows release…apologies for the error) (WASHINGTON)—Committee on Oversight and Government...

Blue Cross parent reports weaker second-quarter results

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 31, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Crains reports: “Bottom-line income for the parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois fell sharply during the second quarter as demand for medical care surged, a sign that the economy is strengthening. Health Care Service Corp.’s net income fell...

Small Businesses Consider Self-Insured Health Plans

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...