Blue Shield of California outlines the new health insurer and transitional reinsurance tax to be levied on all plans in 2014.
Archives for April 2013
California health insurance CO-OP may be dead
I’ve talked with numerous people who, like me, had high hopes that CO-OPs would be a consumer focused option where the business model was not driven by profits.
Bugs Bunny Mid Century Modern Cartoons
The post war boom and reinvention of America with mid century modern architecture is most evident in the Bugs’ cartoon Long – Haired Hare in 1949.
Covered California Director Peter Lee answers questions
It’s not often that you get to ask questions of a director whose organization will soon have over half a billion in annual revenue. Peter Lee, director of Covered California and arguably the largest “start up” in California’s history, answered question from anyone about the new health insurance market under the state exchange.
South Yuba River Covered Bridge and Trail Hike
The big attraction is the covered bridge built in 1862 after floods washed out the previous structure. The Point Defiance trail loop provides great views and takes you through a variety of ecological settings.
Blue Shield Transgender Endorsement
Blue Shield of California, new endorsement clarifying health care services for transgender individuals who people who are transitioning. 2013
Covered California glimpse of enrollment website
Covered California offers a glimpse of their enrollment website for purchasing state health exchange insurance.
Covered California builds small business group plans with PCMI
While having a fully functional small business Covered California portal is important, it still remains to be seen how many of the estimated 375,000 small businesses in California will actually participate to set up health insurance plans for employees.
Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment for Poor Performers
Medicare special election or enrollment notice for individual enrolled in a 3 start rated Medicare Advantage plan can switch to a higher rated plan, 2013
Mining Bars, Viaduct along American River Folsom Lake
South of Horseshoe bar you will come upon what is referred to as the NFD viaduct. This is an impressive structure built to conduct the water over a small ravine. Easily 15 feet tall and 40 feet in length, large granite blocks were carefully stacked to create what looks like a dam.