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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...
Will I qualify for a financial subsidy in the California state heath exchange?
Many Californians are confused if they qualify for a financial subsidy in the California health exchange, Covered California. Starting in 2014, cost-sharing subsidies and tax credits will lower the cost of health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for...
Tip to find affordable health insurance with the state health insurance exchange in California
Shop the insurance market - on and off the State Health Insurance Exchange, Covered California. With the introduction of the California State Health Insurance Exchange, Covered California, all policyholders in California should compare their current health insurance...
Group Health Insurance Premiums rose only moderately last year in California
The new 2013 Employer Health Benefits Survey released last week shows that premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage rose only moderately from last year but at a rate still well in excess of wage increases and the general inflation rate. The Kaiser Family...
Health Care Exchange Questions raises Californians Anxiety level
Everyday you are probably receiving more and more information, through print, radio and television, about the upcoming health care reforms in California. Not understanding the changes can easily causes anxiety. While there is not yet much detailed information...
Covered California, California’s State Insurance Exchange announces Dental Insurance Plans for Children
Covered California, the State Health Insurance Exchange in California announced recently the Dental Health Insurance Plans for children. California's children will get expanded opportunities for better dental health, thanks to Covered California’s offerings of...
Covered California announces the insurance carriers for the small business exchange SHOP in California
The California Health Benefit Exchange, Covered California, announced on August 1, 2013, the planned participants for the new Small Group Health Options Program (SHOP) marketplace. Six health insurance plans will be made available to the 500,000 small businesses...
Anthem Blue Cross will not be part of SHOP the state exchange for small business in California
Anthem Blue Cross will not be participating in the California SHOP Exchange, Covered California. In June, Covered California eliminated the requirement that Qualified Health Plans wanting to participate in the individual exchange must also apply to participate in the...
Income Verification not necessary for enrollment in California’s state health exchange for 2014
The U.S. government announced it will move to an "honor system" in 2014 for coverage and income verification. States operating marketplaces, such as Covered California in California will not be required to confirm a consumer's statement that he or she does not have...
Obamacare’s mandate for large employers will be delayed for 1 year
The Obama administration announced that the employer mandate aspect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will be delayed by one year to 2015. This mandate requires businesses with 50 or more workers to provide health insurance coverage to...