Posts Categorized: Health Insurance

Covered California’s Open Enrollment Deadline

Deadline Clock for Covered California

Residents of California that need federal premium assistance in order to buy brand-name health insurance can receive it under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act by enrolling in Covered California. By enrolling in Covered California, residents may qualify for a private insurance discount or receive health insurance via California’s Medi-Cal program. However, there is…

Maternity Plans with Dental Coverage Encourage Better Overall Health

Woman at dentist having teath cleaned. Maternity plans.

Women that are pregnant or planning a pregnancy may not be thinking too much about the health of their teeth, but recent studies conducted by Cigna show that dental health should be more of a concern due to the impact it has on both the mother’s overall health and the baby’s. Because of this, employers…

Assurant Leaving California? What You Need to Know!

Stethascope on prescription pad, assurant leaving california

Assurant leaving California?  In less than a year, Californians will have one less option when it comes to health insurance. Assurant, the large insurance company that caters to businesses, employees and homeowners, is about to get out of the health insurance business. The announcement was made in May 2015, but its impact is just beginning…

15 People Charged in Huge Insurance Fraud Bust in California

insurance fraud bust in california, handcuffs and money and calculator

California prosecutors have charged 15 people, including a doctor, following a 5-year investigation. The charges against them involve the fraudulent billing of around $150 million from insurers. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is calling it one of the biggest insurance fraud scams the state has ever seen. The charges involve two indictments in which…

How Much Do Medical Procedures Really Cost? New Website Reveals Costs and Quality

stethascope on bill with calculator

A lot of people don’t understand how much medical procedures actually cost until they have to pay them. This is why having health insurance is so important and why the Affordable Care Act was passed in order to provide everyone with health insurance. However, knowing the out-of-pocket costs of medical procedures is important too. Knowing this information…