Blue Shield of California outlines the new health insurer and transitional reinsurance tax to be levied on all plans in 2014.
Posts related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and potential changes to the rules, primarily in California.
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 Milliman study shows pumped rates
The Covered California Milliman study suggests that there might be as much as a 15% difference from the statewide average health insurance rate depending on a person’s location.
ACA Mental Health Benefit Will Reduce Gun Violence
All sides of the gun control debate agree that access to mental healthcare for those most at risk for committing gun violence is crucial to reducing shootings.
Obamacare to launch new iChip
the new Obamacare iChip will have the capability to numb the fingers preventing them from squeezing the trigger of a gun.
Health insurance industry masks opposition to healthcare reform
Health insurers cloak their opposition in the form of membership and donations to organizations that appear to be consumer friendly but advocate for changes in the ACA that will benefit the insurance companies.
Religious liberty and health insurance; Is there a right?
May I suggest that these businesses provide full maternity coverage, with no deductible or cost sharing, in their health plans and fully paid maternity leaves for mothers.
Mackey’s Whole Foods Benefits from Fascist Policies
It is obvious that the type of government regulations in the health insurance market place Mackey considers “fascist” are similar other market interventions that benefit his company, Whole Foods.
Governors Ignore Health Insurance Exchange and Citizens
Governors who ignore involvement in the health insurance exchanges are only setting up their citizens for higher health insurance premiums.
Anthem Blue Cross Cites Uneven Inflation For 2013 Rate Increases
While there is no doubt that healthcare costs are escalating, there may be other reasons beyond pure inflation that is driving Anthem and other carriers to seek rate increases.
