by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The escalating costs of weight-loss medications, particularly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are prompting several states to reconsider their coverage policies for state employees. In Colorado, expenditures on these medications have more than quadrupled from...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 30, 2017 | Insurance Reform
The Chicago Tribune reports: “As open enrollment for health insurance begins Wednesday, Nov. 1, and several changes have occurred or been proposed, I decided to check in with two industry experts for their advice on what you need to know. Kathy Lipscomb, health...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Health Reform
The Chicago Suntimes reports: “The potential for Senate Republicans to unravel Obamacare this week diminished on Sunday, when two GOP senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Ted Cruz of Texas said their support was unlikely. Even though the bill drafted by Sens....
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 18, 2017 | Medicare
The Fool reports: “There are several popular misconceptions about the financial condition of Medicare, which virtually all American senior citizens rely on to cover healthcare expenses in retirement. Many people believe Medicare is broke, or that there’s...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 4, 2017 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield reports: “We want to let you know that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) will not be participating in the Federally Facilitated Small Business Health Options Program (FF-SHOP) marketplace with BCBSIL health insurance...
