by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 17, 2014 | Young Adults
Kaiser Health News reports: “For young people, turning 21 is generally a reason to celebrate reaching adulthood. If they’re insured through the federal health insurance marketplace that operates in about three dozen states, however, their birthday could mean a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 17, 2014 | Insurance Reform, Small Business
San Jose Mercury News reports: “When Monty Hagler learned his employee insurance premiums could rise as much as 38 percent, the small business owner decided he couldn’t afford coverage that complies with the health care overhaul. He considered a variety of...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2014 | Group Health Insurance, Insurance Reform
Flexible Benefit reports: “The IRS and other agencies have issued three different sets of guidance making it clear that employers cannot give actively employed workers pre-tax dollars through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) ,or any other type of...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 30, 2014 | Illinois Health Insurance
The State Journal-Register reports: “Conflicting federal court rulings Tuesday pose no immediate financial threat for the 168,000 Illinoisans receiving reduced-price health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act, an aide to Gov. Pat Quinn says. The...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 30, 2014 | Insurance Reform
The New York Times reports: “The Obama administration and state insurance regulators are developing stricter standards to address the concerns of consumers who say that many health plans under the Affordable Care Act have unduly limited their choices of doctors...