Most Will Be Able to Automatically Renew Coverage Under Health Law

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 15, 2014 | Family Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost

The New York Times reports: “The Obama administration announced Thursday that most people would be able to renew subsidized health insurance coverage without filing an application and without going back to HealthCare.gov, the website that frustrated millions of...

Insurer Interest in Offering Health Coverage in Illinois Rises

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 1, 2014 | Heath Care Costs

Insurance Journal reports: “Illinois officials say they’re seeing strong interest from insurance companies as they prepare for the second year of new coverage options under the nation’s new health care law. The state Department of Insurance said that 10...

The Top Five Questions Employees Will Be Asking On October 1

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 2, 2013 | Health Reform

JD Supra Law News reports: “Employers are required to provide a notice to employees regarding coverage options under the new Health Insurance Marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act that are scheduled to be up and running on October 1. The notice must be...

Final birth control rule issued for faith groups

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 12, 2013 | Heath Care Costs, Requirements

Benefits Pro reports: “The Obama administration isn’t backing off its position that employers must include free contraceptive coverage in workers’ insurance plans as part of the nation’s health care reforms, though it did give chuches some wiggle room...

Counting to 90: ACA and the waiting period

by Eriksen Insurance | May 13, 2013 | Requirements

Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “Under the Affordable Care Act, once we decide who we have to offer coverage to, then we have to decide when they get the coverage. Generally the new rule is that a waiting period for coverage cannot exceed 90 days. More...