by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
Benifits Pro reports: “CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free. His insurance company told him it would be covered 100 percent, with no copayment from him and no charge against his deductible. The nation’s 1-year-old health law...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 28, 2011 | Health Laws
Benefitspro reports: “The IRS has released the 2012 cost-of-living adjustments affecting health savings accounts. The HSA contribution limits and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly, while the HDHP minimum required deductibles remain unchanged for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 28, 2011 | Heath Care Costs
Benefitspro reports: “The cost of prescription medicines used by millions of people every day is about to plummet. The next 14 months will bring generic versions of seven of the world’s 20 best-selling drugs, including the top two: cholesterol fighter...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 19, 2011 | Insurance Reform
The Wall Street Journal Reports: “Call it the united state of health care. Amid enormous pressure to cut costs, improve care and prepare for changes tied to the federal health-care overhaul, major players in the industry are staking out new ground, often...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 1, 2011 | Insurance Reform, Uncategorized
The Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “* After taking a negative turn in October, the public’s overall views on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) returned to a more mixed status this month. Still, Americans remain somewhat more likely to have...