by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 28, 2011 | Health Laws, Illinois Health Insurance, Insurance Reform
The Associated Press reports: ” A task force appointed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants a state law forcing insurers to spend 80 to 85 cents of every premium dollar on providing health care, or pay rebates to customers. In its initial recommendations released...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 12, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Employee Benefit Advisor reports: “As a result of health care reform, employers – especially smaller ones – are turning to their benefits consultants, brokers and agents for more help, according to a new poll from MetLife. The MetLife Health Care Reform Poll,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 30, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
GovWatch reports: “Issue: Health Reform Date: January 20, 2011 Action Taken: As expected, on January 19 the GOP-controlled House of Representatives approved H.R.2, the bill to repeal the health reform bill enacted into law last March. H.R.2 would repeal the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 23, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
GovWatch reports: “Date: January 20, 2011 Action Taken: As expected, on January 19 the GOP-controlled House of Representatives approved H.R.2, the bill to repeal the health reform bill enacted into law last March. H.R.2 would repeal the Patient Protection and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 2, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
In the spring, the Medicare program’s chief actuary predicted that 375,000 people would sign up for the pool plans by the end of the year. Early last month, the Health and Human Services Department reported that just 8,000 people had enrolled. HHS officials...
