by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 31, 2013 | Health Laws, Heath Care Costs
Oregon Live reports: “WASHINGTON — Millions of smokers could be priced out of health insurance because of tobacco penalties in President Barack Obama’s health care law, according to experts who are just now teasing out the potential impact of a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 31, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
Illinois Insurance News reports: “The Healthcare Reform Act was passed with quite a bit of controversy surrounding it. Polls consistently showed that the majority of Americans were not satisfied with the bill as it was currently written, and several Democrats...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Five new tax increases take effect today to help pay for the nation’s health care overhaul. The new measures are slated to raise $24.2 billion next year and more than $258 billion through 2019, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. Here’s a look at...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 26, 2012 | Insurance Reform
The Associated Press reports: “Starting in 2014, President Barack Obama’shealth care law will expand coverage to some 30 million uninsured people. At the same time, insurers no longer will be allowed to turn away those in poor health, and virtually every...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Business Insider reports: “Health care reform in the coming year will go on a kind of shakedown cruise to test the seaworthiness of America’s evolving health care system as it becomes more cost-conscious and quality-focused under the Affordable Care Act....
