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If you’re a FREELANCER in CA (aka INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS) — read all of this to protect your $$$ ! The Insurance Mom wants to make you aware of a recent CA Supreme Court ruling. It could really HURT you as a FREELANCER. If you HIRE freelancers, this new state law could hurt you as a… Continue reading Freelancers & Independent Contractors! A new CA law could HURT your status!
Oodles of gratitude for taking this virtual trip to the doctor with us! Here’s even more in the series “What’s Up, Doc?” Catch up with parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. And now, our last in the series… “All Better… But Ouch, THIS BILL!!” Your doctor is IN-network right? The doctor’s… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 11: All Better… But OUCH, This BILL!!
Welcome back to our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” You can check out the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth parts by clicking the hyperlinks to get up to speed. And now, “The Doorknob Moment… and Other Missed Opportunities.” Be your own team! Prepare in advance for your visit. Patients who take… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 9: The Doorknob Moment… and Other Missed Opportunities
Wanna get more out of your visit with the doctor? Here’s a great 2005 LA Times article coupled with expertise from The Insurance Mom herself. Despite the new world order created by the Affordable Care Act, this info will still help you find a doctor! Watch for our new multi-part blog series, “What’s Up, Doc?”… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 1: How to Find a Doctor
Hello, World Wide Web, My lovely office elf saw this video on social media the other day. It got quite a lot of hits, and brings up some things I keep hearing when people call my office. People often ask, “why isn’t it easier to find out what medical costs COST?” This young dad-to-be found… Continue reading Are YOU sick of paying an arm and a leg?
Here’s PART ONE in our series we call . . . “The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry” PART ONE: EDUCATE YOURSELF! The Affordable Care Act has created a LOT of confusion for everyone – especially the doctor’s offices! Educate yourself about your plan and how it works before you go to… Continue reading PART ONE: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry
Are you confused and frustrated by your health insurance? Having health insurance can be like eating your broccoli … necessary but not fun. But now, you can understand more about how to make your insurance money work for you! Here it is … your one stop guide to health insurance cheat sheet: The Insurance Mom Cheat… Continue reading The Insurance Mom’s Handy Cheat Sheet!
Hurray! On 5/11/15, the Department of Health and Human Services (ObamaCare) told insurance companies they HAVE to give ladies access to ALL federally approved methods of birth control. NO EXCEPTIONS! Women’s groups have been reporting that IUD’s, Plan B, the patch, and the ring have been refused by many insurance companies. According to the White… Continue reading Good news for the ladies!!
You’re a smart shopper. You do your research. You clip coupons. You read Yelp reviews, compare online ratings and costs. So why is it when it comes to your health, you don’t do the same? The Insurance Mom is here to help you be your own best advocate. In this new world of Affordable-Care-Act-madness here… Continue reading YOU’RE A COMPARISON SHOPPER FOR OTHER THINGS, THEN WHY NOT FOR MEDICAL STUFF?
The Insurance Mom is a big fan of “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver. I thoroughly enjoyed his expose (which aired on 2/8/15) about the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical companies. The gist is this . . . it has been a long-time practice of pharmaceutical companies buying doctors lavish lunches, providing divine holidays, inviting… Continue reading Why we love John Oliver OR How to get a free lunch!