How your health care would change under “Medicare for All”

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 15, 2019 | Medicare

Axios reports: “Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” push has upended Democratic politics almost as thoroughly as it would upend the health care system. Why it matters: The coverage most of us are used to — private insurance through the workplace...

Why Do Short-Term Health Insurance Plans Have Lower Premiums Than Plans That Comply with the ACA?

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 2, 2018 | Short Term Insurance

KFF.com reports: “The Trump administration earlier this year issued a regulation that expands the availability of “short-term” health insurance plans that do not have to comply with any of the rules in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for plans sold in the...

Most Short-Term Health Plans Don’t Cover Drug Treatment or Prescription Drugs, and None Cover Maternity Care

by Eriksen Insurance | May 8, 2018 | Individual Health Insurance, Short Term Insurance

KFF reports: “A new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of short-term, limited duration health plans for sale through two major national online brokers finds big gaps in the benefits they offer. Through an executive order and proposed new regulations, the Trump...

Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay

by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 5, 2018 | Health Insurance Cost

Yahoo Finance reports: “Medicare provides valuable health insurance for individuals 65 or older and certain people with disabilities who are under age 65. But it also comes with complex rules and sometimes significant out-of-pocket costs. Here’s what you...

Despite boost in social security, rising Medicare Part B costs leave seniors in bind

by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 11, 2017 | Medicare

News Medical reports: “Millions of seniors will soon be notified that Medicare premiums for physicians’ services are rising and likely to consume most of the cost-of-living adjustment they’ll receive next year from Social Security. Higher 2018...