by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 1, 2014 | Political
The Washington Examiner reports: “President Obama’s health reform law may have claimed a new victim — organized labor. Thanks to Obamacare, labor unions are facing higher health insurance costs — as well as steeper out-of-pocket bills and wage cuts....
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 1, 2014 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
Benefits Pro reports: “When United Parcel Service (UPS) announced a major change in spousal insurance coverage, it was the shot heard ’round the benefits world. “I have been talking about working spouses with access to their own health insurance for more...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2014 | Insurance Reform
Crain’s Chicago Healthcare Daily reports: “Some consumers who bought insurance under President Barack Obama’s health care law are experiencing buyer’s remorse after realizing that their longtime doctors aren’t accepting the new plans....
by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2014 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Exchange, Insurance Reform
Crains Chicago Health Care Daily reports: “Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois estimates that it scooped up 92 percent of consumers who bought Obamacare health insurance plans in the state. “We’re happy with the amount of people that have chosen us,”...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2014 | Health Reform
Benefits Pro reports: “Those who enrolled in health coverage through the exchanges aren’t as healthy as some would like, according to new data. Analysis from Express Scripts shows that, based on their medication usage, PPACA enrollees are sicker than patients...