Beyond what some folks will classify as unnecessary government meddling in the market place by mandating the termination of some health insurance plans, the model contract reads like a consumer advocate manifesto.
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Health insurance may be unaffordable for families in group plans
Health care reform, which was suppose to make health insurance affordable, may force employees in group plans to make unaffordable choices.
Anthem Blue Cross roots of healthcare cost increases
The larger point of Anthem’s discussion is that rising health care costs have several roots. There is no one culprit that is driving costs.
Blue Shield outlines new health insurance taxes
Blue Shield of California outlines the new health insurer and transitional reinsurance tax to be levied on all plans in 2014.
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.
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.
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.
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
Washington rewards private Medicare Advantage, cuts Medicare cancer treatment
The contradictory nature of Washington lawmakers was on full display this past week as they lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) not to cut reimbursements to privately run Medicare Advantage plans while allowing the budget sequester to curtail funding for Medicare cancer patients.
