Health Insurance ‘Sherpa’: Agent or Broker?

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Fox Business reports: “A health insurance agent or broker can save you time and money, whether you’re an individual seeking coverage or a business owner shopping for the best medical plan for your employees. Licensed health insurance agents and brokers,...

Four myths about ObamaCare that just won’t die

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Standard Examiner reports: “Sometimes, writing about the health reform law means reading Friday afternoon press releases and combing through Health Affairs studies. But sometimes … Death panels! Secret slush funds! Open warfare on the Catholic church!...

Quinn: Medicaid must be cut back

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Illinois Health Insurance, Medicaid

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Gov. Pat Quinn plans to call for major Medicaid cuts during his annual budget address Wednesday and issue a warning that immediate changes must be made or the state’s health care system for the poor could collapse. A Quinn...

User-friendly health plan summaries at risk

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Benefits Pro reports: “One of the most popular provisions of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul — consumer-friendly summaries of what your insurance plan covers — suddenly seems to be at risk. Consumer groups say it’s not Republican...

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...