The Individual Mandate Survives As A Tax, Justices Find Fault With Medicaid Expansion

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 29, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Kiser Health News reports: In the end, according to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Affordable Care Act survives “largely unscathed.” Kaiser Health News has the text of the court’s decision. You can also watch a replay of Kaiser Health News’...

Health Insurance ‘Sherpa’: Agent or Broker?

by Eriksen Insurance | May 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Fox Business reports: “A health insurance agent or broker can save you time and money, whether you’re an individual seeking coverage or a business owner shopping for the best medical plan for your employees. Licensed health insurance agents and brokers,...

Health-Care Case Puts Congress On Trial

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 17, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “April 16–The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed to deal with a modern American problem : 50 million Americans living without health insurance. Its fate, however, will be decided by one of the oldest concepts...

Supreme Court extends arguments on health care

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...

Income-Relating Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums Under Current Law and Recent Proposals: What are the Implications for Beneficiaries?

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 8, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform

Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “Proposals to raise premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries are currently being discussed along with other options to reduce federal spending on Medicare.  Last year, as part of a more comprehensive effort to reduce...