Why Premiums Will Change for People Who Now Have Nongroup Insurance

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “The federal government recently released draft regulations that address the benefits, market rules, and rating practices for nongroup coverage. Before reform, the nongroup market was widely acknowledged to be broken, with...

Health care reform – should employers reduce expected health costs in 2014 by transitioning some full time employees to part time status now?

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Association of Corporate Counsel reports: “2013 is shaping up to be a very busy year for employers in all industries, with the continued implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). Recognizing that in 2014, applicable...

Health Care Reform – Implementation Timeline For Employers

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 12, 2012 | Insurance Reform

JD Supra reports: “Here’s a brief timeline highlighting important health care reform dates for employers…I expect some dates will change as 2014 draws nearer, and I will update the timeline accordingly. 9/23/12 – Group health plans must provide all eligible...

Illinois to decide on essential health benefits

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 24, 2012 | Illinois Health Insurance

Bloomberg Businessweek reports: “Gov. Pat Quinn has less than a month to choose which benefits will be required in basic health insurance plans sold to individuals and small businesses in Illinois under the federal health care law, an important decision that...

The HR guide to Summary of Benefits and Coverage

by Eriksen Insurance | May 10, 2012 | Group Health Insurance

BenefitsPro reports: “Enrollment season this year will bring an added compliance requirement for employers, which is intended to help plan enrollees know exactly what they’re getting out of their policy. Beginning on Sept. 23, 180 million Americans with private...