Seniors over the age of 65 have many different options when it comes to Medicare supplement plans. These are health insurance plans that cover healthcare charges that your Medicare plan doesn’t. There are a variety of supplement plans available through Anthem Blue Cross in CA, and they are designed to …
Blue Cross BeneFits for Small Businesses
Not too long ago, small business owners were not in a position to offer their employees health insurance. Plans for small businesses were simply too hard to qualify for, too expensive, and a nightmare to manage. But that’s all changing now. Blue Cross of California now offers BeneFits, and insurance …
Exercise Improves Mental, Emotional and Physical Health
We often hear about the physical benefits of exercise—weight loss, which can prevent and even reverse certain diseases, a more toned physique, which can lead to a sense of personal pride and confidence—but the mental and emotional benefits of exercise are often underreported. The human body is designed to move, …
What is a Health Insurance Exchange?
Health insurance exchanges are part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will begin in 2014. The objective of the exchanges is to help provide coverage for the millions of people across the nation who don’t have employer-sponsored group health coverage. Individuals in states that choose not to offer an …
Pets can Improve Your Mental and Physical Well-Being
Dogs and cats have been living among humans for thousands of years. People have long understood intuitively that pets make us feel better, but now medical science reveals that they have an impact not only on our mental and emotional well-being, but our physical health, too. Spend just a few …
Exercise Improves Mental, Emotional and Physical Health
We often hear about the physical benefits of exercise—weight loss, which can prevent and even reverse certain diseases, a more toned physique, which can lead to a sense of personal pride and confidence—but the mental and emotional benefits of exercise are often underreported. The human body is designed to move, …
What is a Health Insurance Exchange?
Health insurance exchanges are part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will begin in 2014. The objective of the exchanges is to help provide coverage for the millions of people across the nation who don’t have employer-sponsored group health coverage. Individuals in states that choose not to offer an …
Pets can Improve Your Mental and Physical Well-Being
Dogs and cats have been living among humans for thousands of years. People have long understood intuitively that pets make us feel better, but now medical science reveals that they have an impact not only on our mental and emotional well-being, but our physical health, too. Spend just a few …
What Does “Out-of-Network” Mean on a Health Insurance Policy?
Many people have seen the terms “in-network” and “out-of-network” on health insurance policies and probably wondered what they mean. In a nutshell, your insurance plan has contracted with different specialists, hospitals, labs, pharmacies, etc. These contracted providers are “in-network,” since they have negotiated their rates with the insurance company. The …
TONIK Health Insurance the Ideal Choice for Young People
TONIK is a health insurance plan offered under Blue Cross, and for years it has been an ideal choice for young, active people ages 19-29. While individuals in this age range are the most likely to be uninsured, accidents can and do happen. Even if you’re healthy, medical bills from …