State eyeing five health insurance exchange bids

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 9, 2012 | Exchange

PJ Star reports: “Illinois officials are reviewing five bids to build the state’s health insurance exchange – a required component of the federal health care overhaul that Gov. Pat Quinn intends to implement regardless of who wins the presidency on...

The IPAB: The Center Of A Political Clash Over How To Change Medicare

by Eriksen Insurance | Nov 2, 2012 | 2012 Election

Kaiser Health News reports: “It sounds like a new Apple product, but IPAB is actually a controversial board that is at the heart of House Republicans’ efforts to upend the 2010 federal health law–or at least make it a strong campaign issue. The...

Key Findings of the July Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “July’s second Health Tracking Poll reports in further depth on public opinion toward the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the wake of last month’s key Supreme Court decision. When it comes to the individual mandate, the...

Don’t Get Hit With Fines Under Health Care Reform

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 30, 2012 | Heath Care Costs, Insurance Reform

FOX Small Business Center reports: “With more than 500 provisions, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains hefty tax implications for small business owners. Of the 500 provisions in health-care reform, more than 40 of these provisions affect the...

A 3.8 Percent “Sales Tax” on Your Home?

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 9, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Fact Check.org reports: “Q: Does the new health care law impose a 3.8 percent tax on profits from selling your home? A: No, with very few exceptions. The first $250,000 in profit from the sale of a personal residence won’t be taxed, or the first $500,000 in the...