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If you didn’t read the entire 12-page synopsis of the new Health Care Reform legislation which I posted a couple of days ago (because you found it just too exciting!), here is a year-by-year breakdown of what you can expect (the big stuff doesn’t happen until 2014). Can you spot the fatal flaws? 2010 Subsidies… Continue reading How Health Care Reform Affects You
News From The Insurance Mom about Health Care Reform – An Easy to Read Summary Well… here it is folks, a Summary of the recent Health Care Reform bill signed into law on Monday, March 22. As you’ll read there are very few changes that will have an immediate impact if you already have health… Continue reading Health Care Reform – A Work in Progress
You really want to know what’s up with stealth care reform? Here’s a handy 12-page summary of the bill to be voted on this weekend in the House of Representatives. Cuddle up with your favorite snuggle-buddy, pour some coffee (you’ll need it to stay awake!), and get ready for a jaw-dropping read. Highlights of the… Continue reading What’s Going on in Washington?
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead this weekend! Ah, Spring… more daylight, more sunshine, everything in the garden is beautifully in bloom. Oh… I guess that means it’s allergy season. Be sure you understand your health insurance plan’s prescription benefit, just in case you need to refill your allergy prescription. Remember that Generic… Continue reading It’s Spring, Spring, Spring (forward)!
On March 2, 2010, ARRA was amended by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, which extending federal funding for the ARRA COBRA subsidy and unemployment benefits. The deadline for eligibility for the 65% health insurance premium subsidy has now been extended through March 31, 2010. Previously, eligibility only extended to those who lost their jobs… Continue reading COBRA Subsidy Extention – again
Hospital labs vs. Stand-alone Labs Prices vary between a hospital laboratory and a stand-alone laboratory. Hospitals tend to charge more for their services, while a stand-alone laboratory has less overhead costs and often charges less. If your doctor refers you to a hospital, ask to be referred to a stand-alone laboratory. You have the… Continue reading More Bang for Your Buck – Part 2
Getting the right care you need is very important. But making smarter choices can help stretch your health care dollars further and save you a significant amount of your out-of-pocket expenses. There are a lot of myths out there about where to get the best care. When you need health care right away, the emergency… Continue reading More Bang For Your Buck – ER vs. Urgent Care
This past weekend Anthem BC announced that, due to public and political reactions, the anticipated 3/1/10 rate changes have been postponed for a couple of months, to 5/1/10. Prior to an insurance carrier raising rates, CA State law says an insurer must prove that at least 70% of its income (your insurance premiums) is legitimately… Continue reading More news for Anthem Blue Cross members
You want medical care like Canada’s? Are you sure? Take a look … and now tell me, are you really sure?
This little article from PublicPlanFacts made me chuckle. Is it tongue-in-cheek? I think not.