by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 2, 2012 | Insurance Reform
NPR Reports: “Until recently, “Obamacare” was a word mostly used by opponents of President Obama’s health care law. Now, supporters of the law are attempting to claim it as their own. During the three days of health care hearings, protesters...
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...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 6, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Crains reports By: Andrew Wang March 06, 2012: “The parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois booked more than $1 billion in net income in 2011, the second straight year that the Chicago-based company has crossed that milestone. Health Care Service...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 28, 2012 | Heath Care Costs
Washington Post reports: “New research shows that more Americans are turning to the emergency room for routine dental problems. A study released Tuesday by the Pew Center on the States found that going to the ER often costs 10 times more than preventive care and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 28, 2012 | Insurance Reform, Medicare
Health Reform .GOV reports: “Small business tax credits. 194,000 small businesses in Illinois could be helped by a new small business tax credit that makes it easier for businesses to provide coverage to their workers and makes premiums more affordable.1 Small...