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Did you know? If you are in California and have an individual health insurance policy with Aetna, you are being abandoned on January 1, 2014. Because of certain provisions in ObamaCare (aka The Affordable Care Act aka ACA), Aetna has decided to get out of the California individual market (can anyone say “profit margin”?) and… Continue reading Aetna Bites The Dust
… that you’re entitled to every bit of information in your own medical records? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), that’s one of your rights as a patient. Ask yourself: “Do I really know what’s in my medical records?”, and if you don’t, then make sure you get a copy… Continue reading Did the doctor tell you… ?
Starting 1/1/14, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will make Congress members and their staffs buy their own health insurance (for the first time ever!). And they have to use the new public exchanges to do it. BUT.. they’re all in a tizzy about what it’s going to cost them and are looking for ways to… Continue reading Is Congress trying to hide from the Affordable Care Act?
My brain hurts from trying to learn all of the rapidly changing rules-regulations-guidelines-deadlines-laws-exceptions-mandates regarding the Affordable Care Act. Just when I think I’ve learned (and remembered!) something new — bam! — it all changes again. But here’s a short, easy-to-read, piece from Bottom Line Secrets — 3 easily answered (and understood) myths about health care… Continue reading Bottom Line it.
That’s right, the rumor is true… being responsible no longer costs money! Under the federal reform laws, as of August 1, 2012, almost all health insurance plans cover your generic birth control 100%. No co-pays, cash or credit card required to protect you and your man against an unexpected pregnancy. The federal law says that… Continue reading No Kids… Free Birth Control!
If you’re in California and have health insurance in California, then this one’s for you. As of 7/1/12, you’re all going to have maternity benefits added to your existing coverage. Wahoo! Yes, it’s true… SB 222 and AB 210, passed last year by our illustrious governor, are going to give each and every one of… Continue reading Kids, kids, kids…
*******************I M P O R T A N T****I M P O R T A N T****I M P O R T A N T**************** Good news! Anthem Blue Cross has announced that Hospital Corporation of America’s California hospitals once again participate in Anthem BC’s’ network. In Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center West… Continue reading UPDATED – Anthem Blue Cross In-Network Hospital Update
The Insurance Mom wants YOU to be a good money manager, and here’s one tool you can use painlessly, immediately and easily. And, best of all, it’s free! MyRxSavings is a pretty cool prescription discount program. Go to the site, print out your discount card and you’re off to the land of saving money! You… Continue reading Get Cheap(er) Drugs!
If you have a health problem that isn’t an emergency and you can’t see your regular doctor, think about going to an in-network retail clinic, walk-in doctor’s office or urgent care center. They can take less time than an emergency room, are open nights and weekends and could save you a TON o’money!
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