The Middle Class Tax Break Hardly Anyone Is Talking About

by Eriksen Insurance | May 20, 2013 | Insurance Reform

News @ JAMA reports: “There has been no shortage of attention focused on the scheduled expiration of tax cuts for middle class and wealthy Americans at the end of this year. That’s likely to continue to be the case through the election and a potential lame duck...

Millions eligible for Obamacare subsidies, but most don’t know it

by Eriksen Insurance | May 8, 2013 | Exchange

CNN Money reports: “Nearly 26 million Americans could be eligible for health insurance subsidies next year, but most don’t know it. That’s because relatively few people are familiar with provisions in the Affordable Care Act, aka...

Implementing Health Reform: Shared Responsibility Tax Exemptions And Family Coverage Affordability

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2013 | Requirements

Health Affairs Blog reports: “On January 30, 2013, the Departments of Treasury and Health and Human Services issued what I believe may be the last major set of proposed rules necessary to implement that 2014 Affordable Care Act reforms.  The proposed rules...

HHS Puts Out Three Health Care Reform Rules

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 28, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Health Data Management reports: “The Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services on Nov. 20 issued three proposed rules implementing major provisions of the Affordable Care Act that regulate insurers and bring new rights to consumers. The first rule...

Papa John’s Pizza To Raise Prices Because Of Obamacare, CEO John Schnatter Says

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 16, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform

Huff Post reports: “After President Obama’s health care law takes full effect, the slogan for national pizza chain Papa John’s may need an update. Instead of, “Better ingredients. Better Pizza,” may we suggest, “Better health care. Pricier...