For Medicare Supplements, Look to Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO

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Seniors that have Medicare may want to consider a Medicare supplement plan. A good plan to look at is the Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Supplement plan. A PPO, or Preferred Provider Organization, gives you flexibility in your healthcare options. PPOs keep your premiums low, while also giving you many choices …

Do You Need a Medicare Supplement Plan?

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Are you approaching 65? If so, there are a few steps you should take to make sure your Medicare coverage kicks in on your birthday. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that everyone apply for Medicare three months before their 65th birthday, to ensure that all the paperwork …

Blue Cross BeneFits for Small Businesses

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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

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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?

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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

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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 …