As Sanders Officially Revives Medicare-For-All, Plan B For Democrats Gains Traction

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 15, 2019 | Health Reform

Kaiser Health News reports: “As Democratic presidential primary candidates try to walk a political tightrope between the party’s progressive and center-left wings, they face increasing pressure to outline the details of their health reform proposals. On...

American Hospital Association Issues Statement on Senate Medicare for All Proposal

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 15, 2019 | Medicare

Insurance News Net reports: “The American Hospital Association issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Tom Nickels: “America’s hospitals and health systems share the goal of achieving universal coverage for all Americans. However,...

Obamacare enrollment starts Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 30, 2017 | Health Insurance Cost, Open Enrollment

The Chicago Tribune reports: “Choosing the right health insurance plan can be a cumbersome process, and this year’s political back-and-forth over Obamacare has made it seem even more confusing. For months, executive orders and congressional debates have swirled...

Health insurance and open enrollment – what you need to know

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 30, 2017 | Insurance Reform

The Chicago Tribune reports: “As open enrollment for health insurance begins Wednesday, Nov. 1, and several changes have occurred or been proposed, I decided to check in with two industry experts for their advice on what you need to know. Kathy Lipscomb, health...

Blue Cross warns GOP repeal bill ‘undermines’ pre-existing condition rules

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Health Laws

The Hill reports: “The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association warned against a new GOP ObamaCare bill on Wednesday, saying it would “undermine” protections for pre-existing conditions. “The bill contains provisions that would allow states to waive...