Changes From 2010 Health Care Law Affect Large And Small Employers

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “Feb. 22–The Affordable Care Act was meant to be a salve for employer-sponsored health insurance costs. The law offers small businesses a carrot for helping employees get health insurance. It also waves a stick at larger...

A.M. Best: Health Insurers Adapting to a Changing Environment

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “In 2011, health insurers faced numerous challenges related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new regulations and formidable economic conditions. Even with the emergence of these requirements and...

Supreme Court extends arguments on health care

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

CBS News reports: “WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has added another 30 minutes to upcoming arguments over President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The sessions now will span six hours over three days in late March. The justices on Tuesday set...

Quinn: Medicaid must be cut back

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Illinois Health Insurance, Medicaid

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Gov. Pat Quinn plans to call for major Medicaid cuts during his annual budget address Wednesday and issue a warning that immediate changes must be made or the state’s health care system for the poor could collapse. A Quinn...

Insurance industry could take hit from birth control mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Health Laws

The Hill reports: “The insurance industry is concerned it will take a hit from the Obama administration’s mandate that they provide birth control in health plans for employees of religious organizations that object to the coverage. Publicly, the health insurance...