by Eriksen Insurance | May 5, 2015 | Heath Care Costs, Individual Health Insurance
Modern Healthcare reports: “Insurance giant Assurant is looking to sell its health insurance division, Assurant Health—a company that has been active on the Affordable Care Act exchanges but has hemorrhaged tens of millions of dollars. It’s likely another...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 4, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Young Adults
Yahoo News reports: “When Dr. Richard Besser, ABC News’ chief health and medical editor, sat down with President Obama yesterday, the conversation focused on the health impact of climate change, gun control, and the Affordable Care Act. Besser asked the...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 4, 2015 | Family Health Insurance, Individual Health Insurance
Yahoo Health reports: “The average cost of maternity care and delivery without complications is $23,000. With complications, that number jumps steeply. Imagine facing that cost if you’re uninsured? For approximately 13 percent of the over 6 million womenwho...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 22, 2015 | Health Care .gov, Insurance Reform, Political
The State reports: “Tim Liszewski didn’t have health insurance for a decade before signing up for a subsidized policy through the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace last year. He likely will be uninsured again if the U.S. Supreme Court rules federal...
by Eriksen Insurance | Mar 2, 2015 | Affordable Care Act
Forbes reports: “The Affordable Care Act is an endless source of tortured political maneuverings. Another example will soon demand Congress’ attention: Extending the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The program was created in 1997, in the aftermath...