New Standard Individual and Small Group Health Applications for Illinois

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 27, 2010 | Health Laws

Beginning January 1, 2011, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is requiring that all health insurance carriers use standard health applications in the individual and small group markets. Click the links below to download the final version of these forms for...

U.S. judge rejects key part of new healthcare law

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 13, 2010 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform

The Los Angles Times reports: “Washington — A federal judge in Virginia on Monday rejected part of the new healthcare law, becoming the first court to rule that Congress had placed an unconstitutional requirement on Americans to get health insurance. The...

Health Care Reform Compilation from Aetna

by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 8, 2010 | Insurance Reform

Aetna life and Health Insurance Company reports: “A weekly compilation from Aetna of health care-related developments in Washington, D.C. and state legislatures across the country.Week of December 6, 2010 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)...

Massachusetts health care insurance reform law

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 26, 2010 | Health Laws

Image via Wikipedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Background: The Massachusetts health care insurance reform law, enacted in 2006, mandates that nearly every resident of Massachusetts obtain a state-government-regulated minimum level of healthcare insurance...

Attempts to Repeal New Health Law Provisions Fail

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 15, 2010 | Health Laws

NAIFA Reports: Prior to adjourning, the U.S. Senate rejected attempts to repeal two provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) signed into law in March. 1099 Reporting: Enacted as part of PPACA, the Form 1099 requirements force all businesses...