10 years on, tort reform sees suits, payouts drop

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Health Reform

Merced Sun-Star reports: “Ten years after the Texas Legislature capped damages in the state’s medical malpractice lawsuits, the number of suits and the amounts paid out have fallen sharply. The Austin American Statesman reported (http://bit.ly/15rYYMk )...

Questions and Answers on the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The IRS reports: “Basic Information 1. What is the individual shared responsibility provision? Under the Affordable Care Act, the federal government, state governments, insurers, employers and individuals are given shared responsibility to reform and improve the...

Self Employed? What You Need to Know About Individual Shared Responsibility Starting in January 2014

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

US Small Business Administration reports: “Under the Affordable Care Act, the government, insurers, employers, and individuals share in the responsibility to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of health insurance coverage.  The individual...

Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The IRS reports: “The Affordable Care Act was enacted on March 23, 2010. It contains some tax provisions that are in effect and more that will be implemented during the next several years. The following is a list of provisions for which the IRS has issued...

Insurance Through Employer A Better Deal Than Through Exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “If you’re hearing about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and wondering if it might be a better deal than your employer’s insurance, the answer is: It probably isn’t. People covered under most employer group...