Looking For Summer Reading? Try Healthcare Reform Regulations

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements

Forbs reports: “The federal government apparently was concerned that Americans would not find anything to read this summer, and kindly dropped hundreds of pages of regulations related to healthcare, just in time for the beach. The Centers for Medicare and...

Labor Unions to Pelosi, Reid: Obamacare Healthcare Reform Hurts Us Too

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The Washington Free Beacon reports: “Three major unions wrote a letter to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) asking them to fix major flaws in Obamacare that “will destroy the very health and...

Fleishman-Hillard wins contract to market Illinois health exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Exchange, Illinois

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Illinois on Friday awarded marketing and public relations firm Fleishman Hillard a $35 million contract to market and promote the state’s Health Insurance Marketplace, an online exchange where individuals and small businesses...

Feds: PPACA subsidy claims will be checked

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

Benefits Pro reports: “The federal government will check income claims by individuals applying for subsidies under Obamacare and remains on track to open the health insurance exchanges it will operate on Oct. 1, the main administrator of the exchanges said this...

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...