New Massachusetts Health Care Bill to Address Costs

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform

ABC News reports: “The White House says it drew inspiration from Massachusetts reforms signed into law by Mitt Romney when crafting Obamacare, which is supposed to curtail health care spending over the long haul. There’s one problem: three years after...

Don’t Get Hit With Fines Under Health Care Reform

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 30, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform

FOX Small Business Center reports: “With more than 500 provisions, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains hefty tax implications for small business owners. Of the 500 provisions in health-care reform, more than 40 of these provisions affect the...

The Far-Reaching Impact of the Supreme Court Health Care Reform Decision

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 13, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Law.com reports: “In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the individual mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Affordable Care Act”). As a result, the individual mandate and other...

A 3.8 Percent “Sales Tax” on Your Home?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 9, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Fact Check.org reports: “Q: Does the new health care law impose a 3.8 percent tax on profits from selling your home? A: No, with very few exceptions. The first $250,000 in profit from the sale of a personal residence won’t be taxed, or the first $500,000 in the...

Thousands of Illinoisans to be affected by Medicaid cuts

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 2, 2012 | Insurance Reform

SR-J.com reports: “Beginning today, Larry Bonner must make sure he gets prior approval from the state to continue receiving the prescription drugs he needs for chronic pain, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart problems and mental illness. As $1.6 billion in cuts...