by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 26, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News, Open Enrollment
According to USA Today: “Bowing to pressure from insurers, federal officials on Tuesday tightened the conditions under which people can sign up for plans on the HealthCare.govexchange outside open enrollment. The move by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance News, Open Enrollment
California Healthline Reports: “On Friday, CMS released a proposed rule that would require minimum network standards for health plans sold through the federal exchange in 2017, Modern Healthcare reports. Proposed Rule’s Network Standards Under the rule,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Insurance News
Crains Chicago Business Reports: “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care are teaming up to offer a health plan that will be one of the cheapest options the insurer offers on and off the Obamacare exchange. The plan, called BlueCare...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2016 | Affordable Care Act, Health Care .gov, Health Insurance News
The Advocate Reports: “The Affordable Care Act is confusing and complicated, which means that health insurance agents and brokers are needed to help consumers pick the best plans for them, Kevin Counihan, chief executive officer of Healthcare.gov, said Monday....
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 2, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Subsidy
Benefits Pro reports: “Supreme Court ruling killing PPACA subsidies may cause premiums to skyrocket. If the U.S. Supreme Court rules that federal subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are invalid, 7.5 million Americans could face an...