This news at least when it comes to health insurance was better than Nutella pancakes on a weekend. I’m surprised I had to read this in the L.A. Times Sunday morning and didn’t get email notification from Anthem, since they are really good about keeping agents in the loop on things. Especially one this important. [...]
Entries from April 2010
Anthem Blue Cross’s rates in California aren’t going up May 1–really?
April 28th, 2010 No Comments
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I applied for health insurance and the rate came back higher than I was quoted–what can I do?
April 20th, 2010 No Comments
Even though the big, massive health care reform bill has passed, not much will be changing for the next couple of years. So if you’re on your own and needing to buy an individual plan for you and/or your family, how should you do it? Call an independent agent, call an insurance company, or just [...]
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COBRA subsidy is extended–good thing, since California’s unemployment rate is up!
April 17th, 2010 No Comments
On April 15th, Tax Day ironically, Congress voted to extend the 65% COBRA subsidy eligibility period through May 31. Meaning, if you are ‘involuntarily terminated’ from your job and not for ’cause’ (’cause’ meaning you did something wrong) you will be eligible for this extension. Eligible folks can have the subsidy of 65% up to [...]
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Health insurance and preventive services–is it all going to be covered now?
April 6th, 2010 No Comments
In the recently passed health care reform bill (yes, THAT again) one of the things that was addressed was eliminating co-pays or cost sharing for preventive services. I haven’t heard how that exactly is going to work, but if it’s like other things I’ve seen, not all things labeled ‘preventive’ will be covered. This link [...]
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