by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 29, 2013 | Health Laws
Insurance News Net reports: “A group of 45 Democratic U.S. representatives have revived the idea of creating a government-run health insurance plan in a bill introduced to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce this week. The proposal has already drawn fire...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 29, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “Mental health experts say healthcare reform will play a role in one of U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposals for reducing gun violence. Obama this week instructed the Department of Health and Human Services to complete...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 25, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Benefitspro reports: “The federal government wants to remind consumers of the health insurance mandate as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and they’re using a consumer-friendly website as a way to do it. The Department of Health and Human...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 25, 2013 | Requirements
Legislative Update: IRS Releases FAQ on Employer Shared Responsibility [All Markets] The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued proposed rules regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Employer Shared Responsibility provisions. Under these provisions, an...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 25, 2013 | Requirements
Legislative Update: Employers’ ACA Notice Requirement Delayed [All Markets] On Nov. 9, 2012, we reminded employers of a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will require employers to provide employees with a notice about the availability of the new health...