by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 12, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Benefits pro reports: “Employers that have pruned the hours of part-timers in response to Obamacare have generated plenty of headlines, mostly negative. But it’s not the only strategy they’re testing in hopes of sparing themselves the expense of buying health...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 13, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Fox Business News reports: “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) things may be looking up for 50 to 64 year-olds who have lost their jobs or want to retire early. Boomers that fall into this age category are often caught in a financial bind and career limbo...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 13, 2013 | Requirements
Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “Under the Affordable Care Act, once we decide who we have to offer coverage to, then we have to decide when they get the coverage. Generally the new rule is that a waiting period for coverage cannot exceed 90 days. More...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 6, 2013 | Heath Care Costs
Insurance News Net reports: “If you’re overweight, have high blood pressure, smoke or are diabetic, your employer may soon require you to improve your health, get counseling on the issue or pay a fine, especially if you work for a large corporation. In an...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 30, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Benefits Pro reports: “Employers offering high-priced benefit plans to their workers may soon find themselves on a bumpy ride, thanks to the “Cadillac” tax. According to the Medical Plan Trends Report, produced by benefit-management firm HighRoads and the...