by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 14, 2013 | Health Laws
The American Taxpayer Relief Act (the legislative response to the “fiscal cliff”), which the House and Senate passed on New Year’s Day and President Barack Obama signed late Wednesday, includes some changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare physician...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Five new tax increases take effect today to help pay for the nation’s health care overhaul. The new measures are slated to raise $24.2 billion next year and more than $258 billion through 2019, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. Here’s a look at...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 11, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: WASHINGTON Health insurance companies will have to pay to play in new health insurance markets coming under President Barack Obama’s health care law, the administration said in a regulatory notice issued Friday. The Health and Human...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 20, 2012 | Heath Care Costs
Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “Medicare covers only 59% of the cost of health care for seniors — and retirees can expect to pay an even larger share in the future. In fact, a couple aged 65 might need $387,000 saved in order to be confident of covering their...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 31, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Crains reports: “Bottom-line income for the parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois fell sharply during the second quarter as demand for medical care surged, a sign that the economy is strengthening. Health Care Service Corp.’s net income fell...
