Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

The IRS reports: “The Affordable Care Act was enacted on March 23, 2010. It contains some tax provisions that are in effect and more that will be implemented during the next several years. The following is a list of provisions for which the IRS has issued...

Insurance Through Employer A Better Deal Than Through Exchange

by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2013 | Exchange, Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “If you’re hearing about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and wondering if it might be a better deal than your employer’s insurance, the answer is: It probably isn’t. People covered under most employer group...

Delay Of Employer Penalties Will Cost Govt. $10B

by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News reports: “The Obama administration’s surprise decision to delay a key requirement of the health care law for employers will cost the government$10 billion, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. While that’s a big...

Experts warn of huge cost disparities in reform

by Eriksen Insurance | Jun 3, 2013 | Health Laws

Benefits Pro reports: “Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama’s health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Where you live could make a huge difference in what you’ll pay. To try to keep premiums...

Administration Simplifies Health Care Form

by Eriksen Insurance | May 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “The first draft was as mind-numbing and complex as tax forms. Now the Obama administration is unveiling a simplified application for health insurance benefits under the federal health care overhaul. Details to be released Tuesday...