“A Tropical Affair” held on a large grassy area was a fundraiser benefiting the Firefighters Burn Institute, UC Health System and Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California.
Health Care Insurane Coverage
Posts related to coverage, prescription medications, benefits and providers under health insurance plans.
Legitimate Linked In scams and crooks
Out of the blue, I get a call from the sales rep with a sob story of a fellow recruiter that was going to lose his position if he did not pick up a new agent to market their products.
Birth place of Rush Limbaugh, KFBK, set to move studios
Built in the late 1970’s, the building is a good example of post modern office space design. Unfortunately, the architects took the term “space” a little too literal.
Aetna blames American obesity for driving up healthcare costs
As if to point a finger at the American consumer Aetna mentioned, “And at least a third of the American population is obese, a condition that drives up health spending.”
My son’s farming adventure and spinach futures
He proudly told me how he was convincing his pals to pay him 25 cents now and receive a bag full of spinach in a couple of months.
Hospitals offer cash discounts. Do health insurance companies receive the same discounts?
How do we know the insurance companies aren’t getting the same cash discount? If the hospital accepts $500 from the patient to satisfy the bill, has the plan member they really met their deductible?
Federal government supports identity theft
All the necessary information is on the Medicare Advantage application (Social Security #, address, EFT) to steal a senior’s identity or start a scam. Is this how we protect our seniors, with easy access to their personal information?
Health insurer hoping to see profits with contact lense purchase
Wellpoint, parent company of Anthem Blue Cross in California, announced on June 4, 2012, that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 1-800-CONTACTS, the largest direct-to-consumer retailer of contact lenses in the U.S.
Maternity coverage for men?
If men could become pregnant would maternity coverage have been included as covered benefit years ago?
Western Health Advantage announces new individual plans in northern California region
Western Health Advantage (WHA), a regional HMO serving the greater Sacramento region, introduced 3 new individual health insurance plans for their service area in northern California. Up until this time, WHA has focused solely on the small and large group market. Their individual plans will reflect their existing network of hospitals and doctors.
