by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 25, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform
Benefitspro reports: “The federal government wants to remind consumers of the health insurance mandate as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and they’re using a consumer-friendly website as a way to do it. The Department of Health and Human...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 18, 2013 | Health Laws
Below are major provisions of the Law effective 2012 – 2018. 2012 Non-Discrimination requirements; guidance to be issued Uniform explanation of coverage; plan year beginning after September 23rd 2012 W2 reporting of health care cost 2013 FSA contributions limited to...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 15, 2013 | Insurance Reform
ILLINOIS: The federal government granted the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC) $160 million in federal CO-OP funding less than two weeks before program funding was eliminated by Congress. The MCHC is an association of hospitals in the Chicago area. The...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 21, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Business Insider reports: “Health care reform in the coming year will go on a kind of shakedown cruise to test the seaworthiness of America’s evolving health care system as it becomes more cost-conscious and quality-focused under the Affordable Care Act....
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 17, 2012 | Insurance Reform
The Las Vegas Sun reports: “Armando Hernandez first felt a searing headache, then his legs began to swell. He lived with the pain for two days but finally relented and went to a hospital on day three. The Reno resident was 19 years old at the time. His kidneys...
