Ruling may spur foes to challenge Mass. health law

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Boston.com reports: “A Supreme Court ruling against President Obama’s landmark health care law could prompt challenges to the Massachusetts law that inspired it, according to legal specialists and activists following the case. The legal case against the federal...

White House: No Contingencies For Health Care Law

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 29, 2012 | Health Laws

Insurance News Net reports: “Voicing optimism, the White House on Wednesday said it is too early to devise contingency plans that anticipate the Supreme Court striking down any portion of President Barack Obama’s health care law. Separately, the White...

Visualizing Health Care Reform Tool Illustrates Future Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Uninsured Illinoisans

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 26, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Yahoo News reports: “Interactive map depicts insurance needs by region and community; around 1,646,527 new Illinois residents will be eligible for coverage Chicago, Ill. (PRWEB) March 20, 2012  Today, in conjunction with the March 23 second anniversary of the...

ACA Provides Coverage For Nearly 50k Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “Health reform law provides coverage for nearly 50,000 Americans with pre-existing conditions Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan saves lives Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that the new health...

Changes From 2010 Health Care Law Affect Large And Small Employers

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “Feb. 22–The Affordable Care Act was meant to be a salve for employer-sponsored health insurance costs. The law offers small businesses a carrot for helping employees get health insurance. It also waves a stick at larger...