Evidence continues to emerge about the negative health consequences of consuming too much sugar. The sweet stuff has now been linked to a host of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and even dementia. Part of the reason sugar has become so ubiquitous in the American diet has to do with …
Covered California Gearing Up for Open Enrollment
Despite glitches with the website and problems getting accurate provider lists, Covered California, the state-run health insurance exchange, exceeded its enrollment expectations by the end of the last open enrollment period. All in all, more than three million California consumers had enrolled in Covered California plans or Medi-Cal as of …
Covered California Announces New Plan Rates for 2015
Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, recently announced how rates will change in 2015 for those who purchase coverage through the exchange. The statewide weighted average is a 4.2% increase for consumers; however, some consumers will see no increase or will even a decrease in premium. “This is good …
Covered California Expands Dental Services to Consumers
Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, recently announced that consumers who enroll in plans in 2015 will have a choice of new family dental plans. Additionally, all plans sold through the exchange will include pediatric dental benefits for children under age 19. Pediatric dental care is especially important, as …
How to Compare Individual Health Insurance Coverage Plans
To compare the costs for individual health insurance coverage required starting January 1, 2014, you need to gather your related medical expenses. If you do not have existing coverage, it is easy to put this information together. If you have coverage through a provider and your plan is one that …
Staying Fit in the Summer: Five Calorie-Burning Activities
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 …