by rmckenzie | Feb 28, 2014 | Anthem, Blue Shield of CA, Covered CA, Group Benefits, Health Insurance, Health Net, Kaiser, L.A. Care, SHARP
If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy beginning January 1, 2014 or after the following preventive services must be covered without your having to pay a copayment or co-insurance or meet your deductible. This...
by Ryan | Feb 26, 2014 | Blue Shield of CA, Featured, Group Benefits, Health Insurance
On March 1, Blue Shield of CA is moving Small Business clients with an April, May, and June 2014 renewal period onto our new membership and claims system. The system is now used by more than 70 other health plans across the country. What does this mean for Blue Shield...
by rmckenzie | Feb 25, 2014 | News
Most of us have been bombarded with information pertaining to the changes that have come with the newly enacted Affordable Care Act (ACA) or as it is commonly referred to, Obamacare. For many of us, this information can be confusing. In an effort to assist...
by rmckenzie | Feb 19, 2014 | Anthem, Blue Shield of CA, Covered CA, Health Insurance, Health Net, Kaiser, News
Having health insurance can lower your costs even when you have to pay out of pocket to meet your deductible. Insurance companies negotiate their rates with providers and you’ll pay that discounted rate. People without insurance pay, on average, twice as much for...
by rmckenzie | Feb 13, 2014 | Anthem, Blue Shield of CA, Health Insurance, Kaiser, L.A. Care
January 28 was the deadline to pay your Covered California February premiums however, some of California’s biggest insurers have extended their deadlines. Here are new dates for three major carriers: • Blue Shield: deadline is Friday, Feb. 14 for people who signed up...