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Understanding the Congressional Budget Office Review on the American Health Care Act
The Congressional Budget Office announced this month their estimate effects on the American health care system and the possible cost for the federal government if the Republican health bill ,"The American Health Care Act" would be implemented. $337...
Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance 2017, how do I obtain coverage?
This blog informs how to apply for health insurance during the Special Enrollment Period 2017 and which qualifying events trigger a qualifying life event.
The Affordable Care Act and Uncertainty under President Trump
With much uncertainty about the future after this election’s results, we should reflect on the current health insurance rules and the future of the industry. First of all, the Affordable Care Act is still in effect and will not face any legal challenges for the coming...
Special Enrollment Period for Small Businesses for 2017
Did you know that from November 15th to December 15th, small businesses can enroll in small business insurance such as SHOP Covered California, Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser,California Choice and UHC insurance group health plans without meeting the Minimum...
The 2017 Open Enrollment Period Begins Now!
The Open Enrollment Period for health insurance is from November 1st, 2016 to January 31st, 2017. During this period, you may change your health insurance plan and/or carrier for the 2017 year. Beginning January 1st, 2017, all Covered California individual members...
Will you qualify for a subsidy in your health insurance premium for 2017?
Californians are receiving their renewal rates for 2017 and are surprised by the steep increases in health insurance. Covered California offers subsidies if your modified adjusted gross income falls below the 400 % Federal Poverty Level (line item 38 on your 1040 tax...
Helpful Tips for Small Businees owners to buy group health insurance in 2017
Many California's small business owners are considering buying group health insurance to attract new employees and keep current employees.With the steep increase of individual health insurance premium of statewide average of 13.2% and for PPO policyholders increases...
Substantial Health Insurance Premium increase in 2017 will have Californians rethink their health plan choices
Health Insurance Premiums for individual policyholders will be increasing substantially in 2017. Covered California announced a state-wide average increase of 13.2 %, while PPO carriers Anthem and Blue Shield reported increases of 19.9% and higher. In contrast to...
Health Concerns May Loom for Seniors in Coming Years
United Health Care publishes each year a remarkable Senior Report. With so many baby boomers going into retirement in the next 3 decades, it is projected that the senior population will double from currently 43.1 million to 83.7 million 2050. These will bring...
Getting Married? Wondering how will it impact your health and life insurance needs?
Getting married is exciting and a wonderful positive life event in one’s life. However, many couples can get overwhelmed by so many options in wedding planning that they do not find the time to sit down and think about critical questions in their joint life, with...