by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 12, 2014 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Chicago Health Care Daily reports: “The parent company of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois appears to be reaping the benefits of setting the premiums for its plans lower than other carriers on the federal health insurance exchange. Across the 36 states...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 1, 2013 | FSA, Insurance Reform, Uncategorized
This afternoon, the IRS and U.S. Department of Treasury have issued a FSA Notice modifying the healthcare flexible spending account (FSA)’s “Use-it or Lose-it” rule. Effective immediately, employers that offer FSA programs that do not include a grace...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 2, 2013 | Health Reform
Benefits Pro reports: “Many small businesses have found a way to temporarily sidestep some of the headaches brought on by the new health care law. One of them is Huber Capital Management. The asset management firm is renewing its health insurance policy early,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “If you’re hearing about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and wondering if it might be a better deal than your employer’s insurance, the answer is: It probably isn’t. People covered under most employer group...
by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Benefits Pro reports: “This week, in Time magazine, I read about a possible solution. And it frightens me. Group appointments. Yes, doctor-patient-patient-patient-patient-patient relationships. It appears more people are seeing their doctor with another nine or...