by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 9, 2011 | Insurance Reform
Chicago Tribune reports: “Experts who study scams and frauds know these illicit schemes are often built around big news stories, such as health care reform’s passage. That’s why it shouldn’t be a shock that law enforcement agencies and senior...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 27, 2011 | Medicare
Kaiser Health News reports: “The Obama administration today announced that premiums for Medicare Part B coverage in 2012 will be $99.90 a month for most beneficiaries, a smaller-than-expected increase over the $96.40 paid this year by a majority of elderly and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 26, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Forbes reports: “Last week, I discussed what various tax proposals could mean for you. But tax reform isn’t the only big policy area that could affect your finances over the next few years. What about the health care plan that was actually passed last year and...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 20, 2011 | Medicare, Social Security
Benifits Pro reports: “WASHINGTON (AP) — That didn’t last long. About 55 million Social Security recipients will get their first increase in benefits next year since 2009 — a 3.6 percent raise. But higher Medicare premiums could erase part of it. For some,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 20, 2011 | Insurance Reform
Eurek Alert reports: “Measuring period prior to Affordable Care Act, report finds improvement on some quality measures; steep decline in access and little overall progress since first scorecard in 2006 New York, NY, October 18, 2011—The U.S. health care system...
