by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 12, 2012 | Insurance Reform
“If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down health reform’s individual mandate and leaves the rest of the law in place — what happens next? The backup plan could be automatic enrollment in your employer’s health insurance, a lot like the way you get signed up for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Illinois Health Insurance, Medicaid
The Chicago Tribune reports: “Gov. Pat Quinn plans to call for major Medicaid cuts during his annual budget address Wednesday and issue a warning that immediate changes must be made or the state’s health care system for the poor could collapse. A Quinn...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Health Laws
The Hill reports: “The insurance industry is concerned it will take a hit from the Obama administration’s mandate that they provide birth control in health plans for employees of religious organizations that object to the coverage. Publicly, the health insurance...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Medicare
Kaiser Family Foundation reports: “Proposals to raise premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries are currently being discussed along with other options to reduce federal spending on Medicare. Last year, as part of a more comprehensive effort to reduce...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 23, 2012 | Insurance Reform
Insurance News Net reports: “Feb. 17–President Obama’s proposed budget includes expanded tax credits to help small businesses pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, the White House said Thursday. For tax year 2011, the existing tax...
