How 2014 health care reform provisions will affect employers

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 12, 2013 | Health Reform

Smart Business reports: “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains a total of 91 provisions, bringing change to the insurance market and impacting the type of coverage employers offer their employees. “Many of the upcoming ACA provisions depend on the size of your...

Final birth control rule issued for faith groups

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 12, 2013 | Heath Care Costs, Requirements

Benefits Pro reports: “The Obama administration isn’t backing off its position that employers must include free contraceptive coverage in workers’ insurance plans as part of the nation’s health care reforms, though it did give chuches some wiggle room...

6 insurers offer 165 health plans for Illinois exchange review

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 9, 2013 | Exchange, Illinois

Chicago Tribune reports: “Six insurance carriers submitted 165 health insurance plans to be offered on the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, the online exchange where individuals and small businesses in October can begin buying coverage for 2014, state...

Illinois lawmakers rebuff governor over health insurance exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 25, 2013 | Exchange, Illinois

Chicago Health Care Daily reports: “Federal officials could end up overseeing the new Illinois health insurance marketplace for years to come after lawmakers in Springfield balked again at a full embrace of President Barack Obama’s health care law. The...

How Employers Can Get Out of the Health Insurance Business

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 17, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Zane Benefits reports: “With 2014 looming, businesses of all sizes are scrambling to understand the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how it will affect their bottom line. How many employers will drop group health insurance coverage in 2014? How will larger...