by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2013 | Heath Care Costs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2014 contribution limits, deductible minimums and out-of-pocket maximums for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). An HDHP must have a deductible of at least $1,250 for individual...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “Some observers and politicians insist there is little choice but to raise the Medicare age to 67. With the US economy having seen better days, many people argue that the federal government is obligated to find ways to trim...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2013 | Insurance Reform
This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”) created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning in October 2013, middle-income people under age 65, who...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 20, 2013 | Insurance Reform
News @ JAMA reports: “There has been no shortage of attention focused on the scheduled expiration of tax cuts for middle class and wealthy Americans at the end of this year. That’s likely to continue to be the case through the election and a potential lame duck...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 1, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Employers should review the fast-approaching 2013 and 2014 health care reform requirements. State Exchanges will be opening enrollment as soon as October 1, 2013 with benefits effective January 1, 2014. Along with many questions from employees, employers face a...
