by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
In fiscal year 2024, the federal government allocated $1.9 trillion to health care programs and services, representing 27% of total federal expenditures and marking it as the largest category of federal spending. Additionally, tax subsidies for employer-sponsored...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The escalating costs of weight-loss medications, particularly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are prompting several states to reconsider their coverage policies for state employees. In Colorado, expenditures on these medications have more than quadrupled from...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 15, 2019 | Medicaid
Watchdog.org reports: “They aren’t offering Uberlances or AmbuLyfts, but Uber and Lyft are among ride-sharing apps that are offering Florida lawmakers potential savings in costs if they are permitted to provide Medicaid patients with non-emergency medical...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 8, 2018 | Individual Health Insurance, Short Term Insurance
Investopedia reports: “On February 20, 2018, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and the Treasury released a proposed rule that would increase the length of coverage for short-term health insurance plans from three months to 364 days. They...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 30, 2017 | Health Insurance Cost, Open Enrollment
The Chicago Tribune reports: “Choosing the right health insurance plan can be a cumbersome process, and this year’s political back-and-forth over Obamacare has made it seem even more confusing. For months, executive orders and congressional debates have swirled...
