FAQ: What Workers And Employers Need To Know About The Postponed Employer Mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements

Kaiser Health News reports: “Surprising both friends and foes of the health law, the Obama administration on Tuesday announced the delay of a key provision: the requirement that all but the smallest employers offer medical coverage or pay a fine. Companies with...

Will ‘smart’ shoppers bring down PPACA?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2013 | Insurance Reform

BenefitsPro reports: “Even before benefits became my job, I knew they were a big deal. When my parents talked to me about job options as I dove into the workforce—and before that, too—much of the conversation revolved around the importance of benefits, notably...

HHS Seeking $1.5B In Funding To Run Federal Health Insurance Exchanges

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 30, 2013 | Exchange

Gantdaily.com reports: “Washington, DC, United States (KaiserHealth) – The Obama administration is trying once again to convince Congress to provide more funding for the health law’s insurance exchanges, which are set to begin enrollment this fall. According to...

New health insurance director on tight deadline

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 30, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Crain’s Chicago Business reports: “Job: Director of the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, an online shopping site for individual and small-group health insurance plans, full-time since January. Vitals: 42 years old; bachelor’s degree, Loyola...

State Gets Health Insurance Marketplace Grant

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 23, 2013 | Illinois, Insurance Reform

My Stateline reports: “Illinois has been awarded a $115.8 million federal grant under the Affordable Care Act to fund the development of the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace. The funding is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to improve the health and...