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.
Health Care Insurane Coverage
Posts related to coverage, prescription medications, benefits and providers under health insurance plans.
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.
Federally subsidized flood insurance for vacation homes is “OK”, just not health insurance.
If we can create and maintain a national program to subsidize flood insurance for vacation homes, second homes and barns, we can certainly subsidize the health insurance for one of America’s greatest assets, our citizens.
Medicare Supplement Plans; Is there a difference?
Because all Medicare Supplement Plans benefits are regulated by Federal and state laws, all plans in your specific area must include the same benefits.
California hospitals prohibited from hiring doctors
It is a little known fact that California is one of a handful of states that prohibits the direct employment of doctors by hospitals.
Anthem Blue Cross closes plan, includes new born coverage
Anthem Blue Cross of California closes Clear Protection Plus 1000, adds new born and adopted baby coverage.
A Sacramento wireless start up remembered
There will be no more exhilarating and proud moment of business as when I saw my prototype IrriDigital controller receive it’s first wireless programming messages right in my little home office.
Partnerships helping seniors stay close to home: Eskaton, Sutter PACE, HUD
It is vital that communities find a way to create and sustain affordable senior housing and programs. Seniors contribute in so many different ways from volunteering at local schools, being role models and mentors for children and adding to the tapestry we call community.
Health insurance companies set the prices, not the consumers
It is a myth that patients or consumers will be able to have a measurable impact on health care costs when the majority of Californians receive health care arranged through a health insurance company.
