Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance ends March 31st , how successful is Covered CA so far?

The Open Enrollment Period for obtaining Health Insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends March 31, 2014. More than 1.7 million Californians have signed up since October 1st, according to the state exchange ,Covered California . At least approx. 630,000 applicants...

Covered California’s website down since four days – Californians should demand an extension of the enrollment period

While we get blasted with  radio advertising  that Covered California is open for business and ready to enroll, unfortunately the website has not been working since Wednesday February 18th. (Today is day four of a nonworking website) It would be only fair that...

Anthem raises health insurance premium In April up to 25% on their grandfathered Plans – It makes sense to switch!

Obviously Anthem of California does want to get rid off their grandfathered plans in California. The announcement of a premium increase of up to 25 percent on their grandfathered plans, due to increasing health care cost is pretty unreasonable, otherwise...

Are You An Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Shield Policy Holder? Good News For You!

Good News for existing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield policy holders California! Insurance Dave Jones was able to extend the premature cancellation of 104,000 individual market health insurance policies by Anthem Blue Cross. Anthem had been canceling...

Rocky start to find affordable health insurance in Los Angeles, California in 2014

It has been more than a rocky start to find affordable health insurance for 2014 in Los Angeles and throughout California. Not only computer glitches, long telephone waiting line but more important missing information such as provider networks and final approved...

Small Business Renew Early to avoid Rise in Premium in their group health insurance plans in Los Angeles

Small Businesses in Los Angeles  renew early their current group health insurance plan  to avoid rise in  premium rates in 2014, while implementing the ACA ( Affordable Care Act ) health plans. With some of the recent changes brought on by the new health care reform,...

Will my doctor and hospital be in the network of the California health exchange , Covered California?

 Will my doctor and hospital be in the network of the California Health exchange , Covered California? Unfortunately, many of the new ACA health plans will have a smaller network than you currently have. Therefore, it is critical to research if your doctor is in the...