Can’t raise taxes? Hike Medicare premiums instead

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 22, 2011 | Heath Care Costs, Medicare

Benefits Pro Reports: “Raising taxes on millionaires may be a non-starter for Republicans, but they seem to have no problem hiking Medicare premiums for retirees making a lot less. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a year-end economic package that...

NAIFA Survey Shows Federal Health Care Rule Harming Agents and Consumers

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 28, 2011 | Insurance Reform

Small Business Trends reports: “Falls Church, VA (Press Release – November 23, 2011) –  A new survey by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) shows the federal health care law’s medical loss ratio (MLR) provision is...

Justices unlikely to have last word on health care

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 18, 2011 | Insurance Reform

Benifits Pro reports: “WASHINGTON (AP) — The weight of a Supreme Court decision isn’t likely to settle the contentious debate over health care in America, a nation disdainful of big government and historically unable to guarantee affordable basic coverage...

Justices Could Talk Health Care Cases On Nov. 10

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 27, 2011 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could decide as early as Nov. 10 whether to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul this term. Federal appeals court rulings on health care from Atlanta, Cincinnati...

Chamber Asks High Court To Review Health Care Law

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 26, 2011 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been a fierce opponent of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, is taking a more nuanced approach in urging the Supreme Court to take up review of the law. The...