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...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 28, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Care .gov
Live Insurance News reports: ” The Obama administration will now use the number of included doctors and hospitals in the ratings. In response to complaints from consumers with respect to the way health insurance plans are rated on the exchanges, the Obama...