Whether your preference is running, gardening, or bicycling, just about any physical activity is good for your body. But some activities are particularly good for burning calories. Below, your trusted California health insurance agent lists five fat-blasting activities to help you burn maximum calories. Swimming –– Swimming is the like …
Do Non-U.S. Citizens Have Access to Affordable Care Act Plans?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010, has made comprehensive health care coverage available to millions of Americans who otherwise would not have been able to afford it. The ACA established a federal marketplace through which people who live in a state that chose not to set up a …
Sign Up for Coverage Using the California Health Benefits Exchange
January 1, 2014 is quickly approaching. When the New Year arrives, you must have health insurance to avoid paying penalties on your tax return the following year. While you do have a grace period, due to open enrollment being extended until March 31, 2014, you could still end up paying …
Do I Really Need Health Insurance?
It’s a question many people ask, especially those on a tight budget: Do I need health insurance? The answer, especially for those on tighter budgets, is: Yes! First and foremost, health insurance offers financial protection in case of a catastrophic accident or illness. Consider that the average cost of a …
What Is a Short-Term Health Insurance Plan?
Short-term health plans are designed to cover people who are between insurance plans and need temporary coverage. These plans typically have high deductibles and are designed as “just in case” coverage for catastrophic illness and accidents. A slight majority (55.1%, as of the 2010 census1) of Americans have health insurance …
There Are Four Plans Available for Individual Health Coverage
Under the Affordable Care Act there are four differently tiered plans offered for individual health coverage. All of the plans are required to cover all 10 of the essential health benefits, including emergency services, wellness visits, pediatric services, prescription drugs, hospitalizations, ambulatory patient services, maternity and newborn care, and laboratory …
The California Health Insurance Exchange is Your One-stop Shop for Coverage
The California Health Insurance Exchange is your one-stop shop to learn about your options for insurance plans available through the Affordable Care Act. Through the Exchange, you can find coverage for individuals, families, and small businesses. In addition, you are able to compare plans between providers, obtain free quotes, and …
In California Shop for Insurance Using the State-Run Health Benefit Exchange
One advantage California has over other states in getting people to sign up for insurance, as required by the Affordable Care Act, is a health benefit exchange. While California is not the only state to have their own exchange, there are many that do not. As a result, people in …
Common Summer Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Summer is time for fun outdoors in the sun. Perhaps you love golfing or cycling. Maybe you love to hike with your dog, take long walks on the beach, or just get together with friends for a backyard barbeque. Whatever your passion, injuries tend to be more common in the …
ACA Dramatically Reduces Number of Uninsured College Students in CA
An outreach program aimed at getting college students across California enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans through Covered California has cut the number of uninsured college students in half. The program, called the CSU Health Education Project, was funded by a grant from Covered California, and targeted the California …