by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Illinois Times reports: “As Illinois and other states rush to implement federal health insurance reforms, consumer advocates say lawmakers shouldn’t allow insurers to make all the decisions. Illinois must create a board to oversee the state’s federally-mandated...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform
New York Times reports: “The Obama administration thought it had found a way to ease mounting objections to a requirement in the new health care act that all employers — including religiously affiliated hospitals and universities — offer coverage for birth...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 16, 2012 | Heath Care Costs
Benefits pro reports: “MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities say they recovered $4.1 billion in health care fraud judgments last year, a record high which officials on Monday credited to new tools for cracking down on deceitful Medicare claims. The recovered funds...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 10, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Image via WikipediaInsurance News Net reports: “By Patricia Anstett, Detroit Free Press McClatchy-Tribune Information Services Feb. 09–Starting Sept. 23, group health insurance policies in America must provide consumers and employers with a simple,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 8, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “Proposals to raise premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries are currently being discussed along with other options to reduce federal spending on Medicare. Last year, as part of a more comprehensive effort to reduce...
