Employers May Avoid Hiring Smokers as Health Care Reform Kicks In

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 20, 2012 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform

Law.com reports: “As Democrats rally in Charlotte this week, it comes as no surprise that President Barack Obama’s landmark health care law is taking center stage. For many voters, the Affordable Care Act could be the deciding factor when they head to the polls...

Health care reform law’s tax hikes are coming: Who pays?

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Leader Telegram reports: “Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama’s health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And the pain will be shared by some who aren’t so well off —...

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...

Noncompliance with health care reform act could be costly

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Business Insurance reports: “Noncompliance of any provisions of this landmark health care reform, whether inadvertent or intentional, could be costly for employers, legal experts warn. “One thing that the regulatory agencies have said is they’re not...