by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 14, 2013 | Health Laws
The American Taxpayer Relief Act (the legislative response to the “fiscal cliff”), which the House and Senate passed on New Year’s Day and President Barack Obama signed late Wednesday, includes some changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare physician...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 9, 2012 | Exchange
PJ Star reports: “Illinois officials are reviewing five bids to build the state’s health insurance exchange – a required component of the federal health care overhaul that Gov. Pat Quinn intends to implement regardless of who wins the presidency on...
by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 22, 2011 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform
Report shows health care costs outpaces income growth Premiums for employer-sponsored family health insurance increased by 50 percent from 2003 to 2010, and the annual amount that employees pay toward their insurance increased by 63 percent as businesses required...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 31, 2011 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield
News from the Blues reports: “News Alert: Oct. 27, 2011 BCBSIL Introduces Renewal Rate Cap for New 51-100 Segment Groups! Dear Valued Producer, In an effort to deliver cost-effective solutions to help meet the needs of your clients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 19, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost
Image by Elix Perth via FlickrFOX Business reports: “Medical claims specialist Becky Stephenson remembers a client who became seriously ill, went to the emergency room and was admitted to the hospital. Fortunately, he had health insurance and a card in his...