by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2012 | Insurance Reform
AL.com reports: “The Supreme Court recently affirmed that President Barack Obama’s health reform law is indeed constitutional. Supporters of the measure have rejoiced that America may finally be on its way toward achieving universal health coverage....
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 29, 2012 | Illinois, Insurance Reform
Chicago Tribune reports: Gov. Pat Quinn today said the Supreme Court’s ruling clears the way for Illinois to move forward with plans to expand health care, saying 1.5 million people who don’t have coverage will qualify for insurance beginning Jan. 1, 2014....
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Health Affairs Blog reports: “On May 16, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services moved three steps closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, which will happen on January 1, 2014. First, HHS announced the...
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!...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Reuters reports: “WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 deadline for state governments to submit proposals showing how they intend to operate health insurance exchanges...