by Eriksen Insurance | May 31, 2012 | Health Laws
TPM reports: “Senate Republicans are echoing the House GOP’s shift in favor of some of the more popular “Obamacare” provisions, a sign that the party is uniting behind the strategy ahead of the election. With a Supreme Court decision looming next month, House...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Insurance Reform, Medicare
Chicago Sun Times reports: “Illinois moved closer to drastic Medicaid cuts Monday with proposed legislation that could excise nearly $1.4 billion from the state’s program by shrinking benefits, such as regular adult dental care, and cutting payments to most...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 30, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
The News-Gazette reports: “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Illinois nearly $32.8 million to continue getting ready to launch a major piece of the federal health care reform law. The money was granted to help develop the state’s...
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 | Apr 12, 2012 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Crain’s reports: “If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Barack Obama’s overhaul of health care, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will face a stiff challenge holding on to the state’s health insurance exchange, a key component of the landmark...
