Medicaid expansion could spell trouble for patients

by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2013 | Medicaid

Benefits Pro reports: “Medicaid is poised to expand in a big way — thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — but just who is going to treat those new patients? That’s the major flaw of Medicaid expansion, according to new analysis from...

ACA Will Test Consumer Loyalty To Doctors

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “A new HealthPocket consumer survey found that 34 percent of respondents are motivated to reduce their health plan costs versus keep their doctor. When survey takers were asked, “If changing from your doctor to another doctor...

Health insurance exchange concerns, optimism voiced

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2013 | Insurance Reform

SJ-R.com reports: “The health insurance exchange expected to begin operating Jan. 1 and eventually serve up to 1 million Illinoisans — many of them previously uninsured — could create tax-related headaches for them if they aren’t prepared, speakers at a panel...

HHS partners with Illinois on health insurance marketplace

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 1, 2013 | Insurance Reform

HHS.gov reports: “Affordable health coverage to be available to Illinoisans in 2014 During a visit with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to the Erie Health Center in Chicago today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that Illinois...

IRS Rules Ease Compliance With Health Reform Law Employer Mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Workforce reports: “Employers will not face massive penalties mandated by the health care reform law if they do not offer coverage to all their full-time employees, according to newly proposed Internal Revenue Service regulations. The massive...