by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 1, 2013 | FSA, Insurance Reform
Yahoo News reports: “Americans who use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare costs may now be able to carry up to $500 of expiring money into the next year, the U.S. Treasury said on Thursday. For nearly 30 years, about 14 million families with FSAs...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 20, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Kiplinger reports: “The new health law changes the rules. Starting in January 2014, insurers may no longer reject you for coverage or charge higher rates because of your health. The law also sets limits on how much insurers may charge older buyers (for example,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 3, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Aids Foundation Chicago reports: ‘The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) recently made the difficult decision to oppose legislation that creates a state-federal partnership for operating Illinois’ health insurance marketplace. We base this decision on the poor...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 6, 2013 | Insurance Reform
The Daily Chronicle reports: “Most Illinoisans without health insurance coverage know very little about the federal health care overhaul and how it might help them. It’s Brian Gorman’s challenge to make sure they learn. Gorman, 38, a former campaign organizer...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 6, 2013 | Heath Care Costs
Insurance News Net reports: “If you’re overweight, have high blood pressure, smoke or are diabetic, your employer may soon require you to improve your health, get counseling on the issue or pay a fine, especially if you work for a large corporation. In an...
