​What you need to know about Obamacare tax forms

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News

CBS Rports: Tax filing is getting even more complicated. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers and health insurance companies to give the IRS information about your income and health insurance coverage. So, the IRS has created three new tax forms, and...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care launch high performing network

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 20, 2015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield

PR Newswire reports: “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and Downers Grove-based, Advocate Health Care, announced today the creation of a unique health plan that promotes high quality care at a low cost for patients. The plan, BlueCare Direct, is...

IRS sets 2016 HSA limits

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 25, 2015 | Heath Care Costs

Benefits Pro reports: “The IRS said it is raising the maximum allowable contribution to a health savings account by $100 in 2016 — but only for families. The IRS quietly announced last week that the maximum contribution that can be made next year to an HSA...

The Employer Shared Responsibility Payment

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 25, 2015 | Affordable Care Act

Healthcare.gov reports: “The Employer Shared Responsibility Payment applies to some businesses with 50 or more full-time employees who don’t offer insurance, or whose coverage doesn’t meet certain minimum standards. Regulations announced in 2014 have...

The Employer Shared Responsibility Payment

by Eriksen Insurance | May 11, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Health Care .gov

HealthCare.gov reports: “The Employer Shared Responsibility Payment applies to some businesses with 50 or more full-time employees who don’t offer insurance, or whose coverage doesn’t meet certain minimum standards. Regulations announced in 2014 have...