Telehealth or consulting with patients with non-medical emergencies over the phone or internet is gaining steam to save time and money.
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Medigap: Sacramento, Placer Medicare Supplement Rates
Medicare Supplement rate comparison for Sacramento and southern Placer counties, @ age 65 and/or Part B enrollment, guarantee issue.
Medicare Supplement plans to receive rebates
Refunds for Anthem Blue Cross members in certain plans in five states (California, Colorado, Maine, Ohio and Wisconsin) will begin August 13, 2012.
WellPoint to acquire Medicaid administrator
All of this is further evidence that the ACA is prompting large health insurance companies to position themselves to make the most of healthcare reform from either the private market or through government contracts.
Anthem Blue Cross to discontinue some California small group plans
Certain plans will be discontinued effective 10/1/12 (on a group’s renewal anniversary).
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.
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.
Health insurance agents support unfettered rate increases
It almost seems contrary for an association of insurance agents to openly advocate for unfettered rate increases by health insurance companies that can so drastically impact their client base.
Health Insurance Companies Embrace Healthcare Reform Benefits As Marketing Tool
Health insurance companies have lovingly embraced healthcare reform and want to shout the good news on billboards.
Accountable Care Organizations Sprouting From Healthcare Reform
The ACO looks like a hybrid between a traditional PPO and HMO plan. While the plan member has some freedom to select different doctors, there are deductible and copay incentives to sticking with service providers in the ACO.
