by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 23, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Northwest Herald reports: “The new marketplace opening in October will sell only one type of item – but it’s something that never has been presented in this manner before. Oct. 1 is when open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, or the Exchange,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 19, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Subsidy
Chicago Tribune reports: “As health care reform kicks into high gear, many Americans are asking: Will I qualify for a government subsidy to buy health insurance under the new health care law, and when do the changes kick in? Eligibility depends on your income,...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 31, 2013 | Health Laws, Heath Care Costs
Oregon Live reports: “WASHINGTON — Millions of smokers could be priced out of health insurance because of tobacco penalties in President Barack Obama’s health care law, according to experts who are just now teasing out the potential impact of a...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 29, 2013 | Health Laws
Insurance News Net reports: “A group of 45 Democratic U.S. representatives have revived the idea of creating a government-run health insurance plan in a bill introduced to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce this week. The proposal has already drawn fire...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 31, 2012 | Health Laws
Benefits Pro reports: “The IRS has announced adjustments that affect health savings accounts in 2013. The HSA contribution limits and high deductible health plan out-of-pocket maximums are up slightly over 2012. For the first time in three years, the HDHP...