Thousands of Illinoisans to be affected by Medicaid cuts

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 2, 2012 | Insurance Reform

SR-J.com reports: “Beginning today, Larry Bonner must make sure he gets prior approval from the state to continue receiving the prescription drugs he needs for chronic pain, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart problems and mental illness. As $1.6 billion in cuts...

Kaiser Analysis Estimates Cost-Sharing for Bronze Plans Under Health Reform

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Kaiser Foundation reports: “The least expensive health plan that most Americans would be required to purchase in 2014 under the so-called ³individual mandate² would provide coverage largely for catastrophic medical expenses, finds a new Kaiser Family Foundation...

Health executives say reform will go on

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2012 | Insurance Reform

The Morning Call reports: “As the U.S. Supreme Court works behind closed doors to determine the fate of the Obama administration’s signature health care reform law, area health care business leaders say at least parts of the law will survive no matter what...

Small-Picture Approach Flips Medical Economics

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 13, 2012 | Insurance Reform

CHICAGO — Even as she struggled to manage her Type 2 diabetes, Fannie Cline’s condition spiraled downward. It was not uncommon for Mrs. Cline, a 69-year-old retiree, to have dizzy spells, some so bad that they landed her in a hospital emergency room near her home here...

With high court set to rule on health reform, Illinois’ insurance exchange hangs in the balance

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 12, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform

Crain’s reports: “If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Barack Obama’s overhaul of health care, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will face a stiff challenge holding on to the state’s health insurance exchange, a key component of the landmark...