Archive | September, 2008

How the "double dip" for Health Insurance works

By Todd Martin, JD Reinhart Law Dear Ric, The “double dipping” scheme that was used under 125 was developed by smart but sleazy benefits people, not like us.  Here is how the prohibited double dip worked:  (1)  The employer deducts the full amount of the health insurance premium from the employee’s paycheck on a pre-tax [...]

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FACT SHEET: Proposed Treasury Authority to Purchase Troubled Assets

September 20, 2008 hp-1150 FACT SHEET: Proposed Treasury Authority to Purchase Troubled Assets Washington – The Treasury Department has submitted legislation to the Congress requesting authority to purchase troubled assets from financial institutions in order to promote market stability, and help protect American families and the US economy. This program is intended to fundamentally and [...]

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Fix the 13%! Why no health care proposal works…

“They” (pick a party) talk about 43,000,000 uninsured. (I don’t care the exact number so don’t argue with me…jeez that felt good saying that). We know that about 15,000,000 are illegal immigrants. BTW in Madison it is very difficult to see a doctor at night in the emergency room because it is filled up with [...]

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