by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 31, 2011 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
BenifitsPro reports: “In an effort to keep health care costs down and encourage better usage, the Affordable Care Act includes a provision that requires preventive care to be offered free of charge. While that may sound good in theory, some benefits experts do...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 31, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
News from the Blues reports: “News Alert: Oct. 27, 2011 BCBSIL Introduces Renewal Rate Cap for New 51-100 Segment Groups! Dear Valued Producer, In an effort to deliver cost-effective solutions to help meet the needs of your clients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 27, 2011 | Medicare
Kaiser Health News reports: “The Obama administration today announced that premiums for Medicare Part B coverage in 2012 will be $99.90 a month for most beneficiaries, a smaller-than-expected increase over the $96.40 paid this year by a majority of elderly and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 27, 2011 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could decide as early as Nov. 10 whether to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul this term. Federal appeals court rulings on health care from Atlanta, Cincinnati...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 26, 2011 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been a fierce opponent of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, is taking a more nuanced approach in urging the Supreme Court to take up review of the law. The...