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As you know, I normally don’t share my political opinions with clients. However, Proposition 45 is on this November’s ballot and it will have a direct impact on your health insurance… and not in a good way. As your agent, I feel compelled to make you aware of Proposition 45 and why I so strongly… Continue reading Time to Vote! Pay attention to Prop 45!
I don’t think I’ve ever politicized a blog post. This could be a first. So you’ve gotta know how important it must be. Proposition 45 will be on the ballot in November. Prop 45 is a flawed, deceptive measure that will increase costs for consumers and (maybe) harm the quality of our health care. A… Continue reading Are you OK with one person taking control of what happens to your medical bills?
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
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Anthem Blue Cross has been unable to re-negotiate its contracts with the following hospitals, so they are now considered out-of-network. In Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center West Hills Hospital In Northern California: Regional Medical Center of San Jose Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose If you are currently in… Continue reading Anthem Blue Cross In-Hospital Network Update
OpenTable for MDs This recently came across The Insurance Mom’s e-desk and, although I can’t give it a thumbs up or down, it does look intriguing! Let me know how it works for you. Waiting days for a doctor’s appointment can make you extremely uneasy — not only do you not know what that lump… Continue reading ZocDoc — sort of like OpenTable, but not
WOW! The Insurance Mom just went global! How cool is THAT?!!
What are YOU doing this Sunday, March 20th? Running the L.A. Marathon perhaps? If you’re running, good for you and good luck! If you’re not running the marathon but will be out running errands instead, then you’ll need to know about the road closures in and around Los Angeles from downtown to the sea, starting… Continue reading Run for your life!
From the Los Angeles Times, a short Q & A. Can you spot the fatal flaw in the legislation? Tell me what you see.
If you have individual health insurance with Anthem Blue Cross of CA and are about to be hit with huge rate hikes, this news is for you. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says his office is investigating… but is this a real investigation or is he politicizing the investigation to boost his run for Governor?