by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 30, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Kaiser Health News reports: “What if there were a way for even small employers to escape some Affordable Care Act rules blamed for driving up costs? Some see self-insurance for medical care, which is exempt from the law’s taxes, benefit rules and price...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2013 | Insurance Reform
CNN Politics reports: “Buried deep inside President Obama’s 2014 budget released on Wednesday is a new proposal to expand federal health insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partners. Framed as a measure to reduce the deficit, the proposal would amend...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Bloomberg reports: “The $1.3 trillion U.S. health-care system overhaul is getting more expensive and will initially accomplish less than intended. Costs for a network of health-insurance exchanges, a core part of the Affordable Care Act, have swelled to $4.4...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2013 | Insurance Reform
SJ-R.com reports: “The health insurance exchange expected to begin operating Jan. 1 and eventually serve up to 1 million Illinoisans — many of them previously uninsured — could create tax-related headaches for them if they aren’t prepared, speakers at a panel...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2013 | Health Reform
“At UnitedHealthcare, we want to help you understand health reform and let you know that you are not in this alone. We’re with you every step of the way and are taking steps to ensure that your UnitedHealthcare plan conforms with Affordable Care Act (ACA)...