The Affordable Care Act is ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, may set up a new showdown at the Supreme Court

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2019 | Affordable Care Act

CNBC reports: A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, potentially threatening health-care coverage for millions of Americans and setting up a new legal showdown over former President Barack Obama’s signature policy...

Fact Sheet: Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Final Rule

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 2, 2018 | Affordable Care Act, Health Laws, Short Term Insurance

CMS.gov reports: “Background The Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services published a proposed rule to consider allowing short-term, limited-duration insurance to cover longer periods and be renewed by the consumer on February 21, 2018...

House Republicans release long-awaited ObamaCare replacement bill

by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 8, 2017 | Affordable Care Act, Obamacare

Fox News reports: “House Republicans on Monday evening released the text of their long-awaited ObamaCare replacement bill, proposing to eliminate the various taxes and penalties tied to the original legislation while still preserving certain patient protections....

Illinois insurers seek premium increases of up to 45%

by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 2, 2016 | Health Insurance Cost

The Chicago Sun Times reports: “Health insurance premiums for Illinois residents who buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace could increase by as much as 45 percent according to proposals submitted by insurers and made public Monday. The...

PPACA HIT repeal bill gaining steam

by Eriksen Insurance | May 4, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Health Reform

Benefits Pro reports: “A funding mechanism included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Actis gaining steam in the House of Representatives, leading to a round of huzzahs from the small business community. Because affordable care for all will only be...