Despite objections from the California Insurance Department, health insurance carrier Blue Shield of California and Aetna Inc. are proceeding with double-digit rate increases that state officials said were unreasonable. The rising cost of hospital and physician services, prescription drugs and diagnostic tests are the reasons why both insurer argue that premium increases are necessary. One […]
Good news Anthemjust informed that they are going ahead with the rate reduction for their policy holders, maybe, affordable health insurance in Santa Monica is still possible. After a steep premium increase for Individual health insurance policy holder of approx. 18 % in February ,Anthem agreed with California Department of Managed Healthcare and the California Department of Insurance […]
Following Federal direction received on February 15, 2013, California PCIP has suspended new enrollments for applications received after March 2, 2013. This comes to a surprise, and one wonders will this also happen to the State Exchanges, when they realize what the cost will be to offer everyone insurance without medical underwriting and give subsidies […]
As I am always looking out for you to find affordable healthinsurance in Santa Monica, Brentwood and the rest of Los Angeles, it is important to stay healthy and fit this Spring. Here are 10 easy steps to increase your energy and give you a greater level of health and fitness. 1. Drink a glass […]
Today if Congress does not act President Obama will have to issue at midnight a sequestration order specifying a 85 billion spending cut, not only will defense spending be cut but also a 2 % reduction in Medicare reimbursement rates is planned. The Medicare reimbursement rate cuts will have especially a big influence on hospitals […]