The Senate has taken a major step to unhinge the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through Budget Reconciliation. Budget Reconciliation can be passed by a simple majority and cannot be filibustered; in favor of Republicans who hold 52 of the 100 seats. On Saturday, January 14th, House Republicans voted 227-198 and …
2017 is here and it’s time to start working on your New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s setting personal goals for your health and wellness or setting financial goals for your work life, every New Year’s resolution is a valuable part of your overall wellbeing. At Benefit Packages, our team works …
With the advent of the Trump Administration, the future of the Affordable Care Act looks bleak at best. Unfortunately, the promise of both affordability and choice of doctors while hopeful fell short for most. A large portion of the new rank of insured are now on Medi-Cal, as the eligibility …
Anthem Blue Cross has made some important changes to its health insurance plans in 2017. Most* members enrolled in Anthem’s individual/family PPO plans have already received notification that their current plans PPO plan will now by an EPO plan. What is the difference between PPO and EPO plans? PPO – …
Anthem Blue Cross has made some important changes to its health insurance plans in 2017. Most* members enrolled in Anthem’s individual/family PPO plans have already received notification that their current plans PPO plan will now by an EPO plan. What is the difference between PPO and EPO plans? PPO – …
How do you feel stress? For some it may be a rapid heartrate, brain fog, anxiety, panic or fear, but for others stress can make you feel like you are invincible and that you can’t stop working or producing. Stress can be a wicked disorder that makes you feel productive, …
As the cost of healthcare continues to climb, it makes sense to take steps now to prevent the most common and expensive health conditions. Although each disease is different, two common themes related to prevention are exercising regularly and eating healthy meals. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that includes …
Our world today is busier than ever and filled with temptations. Many of us feel like we can hardly find time to sleep, much less prepare healthy meals and exercise regularly. Yet, our bodies are meant to move, and they aren’t designed for the high-calorie processed foods that tempt us …
Imagine that it’s the middle of the night and you wake up with an itchy rash on your side. Your local urgent care centers are closed, but your situation is not an emergency that warrants a trip to the ER. You want relief from the itching and discomfort until you …
Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is getting ready for its second open enrollment, which begins November 15. By the end of the first open enrollment in early 2014, millions of Californians had enrolled in plans through the marketplace or through Medi-Cal, and millions more are expected to renew …