by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 25, 2013 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Exchange, Insurance Reform
The New York Times reports: “On the first day that people could buy coverage under the federal health care law last week, the chief executive of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia had just learned that his company’s plans were the area’s least expensive...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 2, 2013 | Health Reform
Fierce Healthcare reports: “The GOP this week unveiled an alternative plan to President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law amid a threat from a minority of Republicans to defund the law before the Oct. 1 implementation date and shutdown the government....
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 2, 2013 | Health Reform
Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal reports, “Trader Joe’s made a very big announcement last week, one that had nothing to do with Two-Buck Chuck. The grocery chain, in a memo obtained by the Huffington Post, told part-time employees it would end health insurance...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 12, 2013 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois reports: “Legislative Update Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Waiting Period The “Question of the Week” answers frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This week features a question...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News reports: “The Obama administration’s surprise decision to delay a key requirement of the health care law for employers will cost the government$10 billion, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. While that’s a big...