by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 25, 2012 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
The Huffington Post reports: “Shopping for health insurance is about to get a little easier. Starting this month, health insurance companies are required to use a new, standardized, plain-language form to explain what plans cover — and what they...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Insurance Reform
May 16, 2012 BCBSIL Introduces 2012 Prescription Drug Program Changes (2-150 and 151+ BluePrintSM) Beginning July 1, 2012 [Group Markets] As reported on April 4, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is making enhancements to standardized plans for our 2-150...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 25, 2012 | Health Laws
Uninsured Quiz The issue of the uninsured has been at the forefront of health policy discussion for decades, and in recent years has received increased attention with the passage of the health reform law in 2010. How much do you know about the uninsured and the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 2, 2012 | Insurance Reform
ILLINOIS: Governor Pat Quinn presented a fiscal year 2013 budget proposal last week that seeks to strengthen the pension systems, restructure the state’s Medicaid system, rebalance institutional living/community care, increase efficiencies across state agencies and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform
CBS News reports: “WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has added another 30 minutes to upcoming arguments over President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The sessions now will span six hours over three days in late March. The justices on Tuesday set...