The California Health Benefits Exchange allows you to quickly compare plans between insurance providers, learn more about the changes under the Affordable Care Act, and determine how these changes are going to impact your insurance premiums after January 1st, 2014. Further, you are able to use the Exchange, now, to …
Gallup Poll: Percentage of Uninsured Americans Continues to Fall
According to a Gallup poll of 28,000 Americans, the percentage of people without health insurance fell from 17.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 15.9% by the end of February 2014. As part of a “Well-Being Index,” Gallup asked adults 18 years and over “Do you have health insurance …
Why You Need Family Health Insurance Coverage
You may wonder why it is going to be required for most United States citizens to have health insurance coverage as of January 1st, 2014. The reason everyone needs insurance coverage is to ensure that you and your family have the necessary protection in the event of an accident or …
Nearly a Quarter Million People Enrolled in Covered California in LA County
Between October 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014 more than 241,000 consumers in LA County enrolled in subsidized and unsubsidized health plans through the state’s health insurance exchange, Covered California. The announcement was published recently on the Covered California website along with a reminder that enrollment ends on March 31st. …
What If I Lose My Job-Based Healthcare Plan?
The Healthcare Mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that most Americans carry health insurance in 2014 or pay an individual shared responsibility payment of $95 or 1% of income (whichever is greater) on their 2015 tax return. Some people are exempt from the mandate, including those who are …
Cost of Medical Treatments Without Health Insurance
Health insurance is one of the most important coverage plans you can have. Health insurance gives you the opportunity to maintain and improve your health by providing a low-cost way to attend physician visits, buy prescription medication, and receive emergency medical attention in case one is seriously ill or injured. …
Get Informed about Your Options for Individual Health Insurance Coverage
Once the new healthcare reform laws go into effect on January 1st, 2014, you will have several different options for individual health insurance coverage. People currently without insurance are going to be able to choose from a multiple-tiered plan system. This system was designed to help make understanding differences between …
What Information Will I Need to Enroll in Covered California?
With less than two weeks left to enroll in a health insurance plan through Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, the more important it is to be prepared with the information you’ll need at the time of enrollment. Covered California was established as part of the Affordable Care Act …
The Importance of Having Regular Health Check-Ups
Many of us go for years at a time without having heath check-ups or physical exams. Some may feel that there’s simply no need to see a doctor if they feel fine. But having regular check-ups is important for every one, of every age, and having a health insurance plan …
Latest Obamacare Numbers: More Than 4 Million People Enrolled
Enrollment in healthcare plans through the public exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has exceeded 4.2 million, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Importantly, adults aged 18-34 made up 27% of the enrollees in coverage through the exchanges in February, …