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 …
Earthquake Preparedness Tips for California Residents
Although all 50 states are at some risk for earthquakes, the West Coast is especially vulnerable to major quakes. Los Angeles sits on top of the San Andreas Fault and experienced its wrath in 1994 when a huge earthquake struck the city of Northridge. Being prepared and knowing what to …
Identifying Dangerous Spiders and Treating Bites
As much as we try to avoid creepy-crawly critters, it’s inevitable that people will have run-ins with spiders, whether in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside. Aside from dousing every crack and crevice of your home with bug spray, there are things you can do to prevent spider bites …
Protecting You and Your Family from Extreme Heat
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are relatively common during the hot summer months. Sadly, heat exposure is all too often fatal. A total of 7,415 deaths in the United States between 1999 and 2010 were associated with exposure to naturally-occurring extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).1 …
Diabetes Still on the Rise in the U.S.
Nearly 30 million Americans (9.3% of the population) had diabetes as of 2012. This was up from 25.8 million just two years earlier in 2010.1 These are alarming numbers, especially when one considers the healthcare and economic costs of diabetes, in addition to a reduced quality of life. Understanding Type …
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 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 …
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 …
Affordable Care Act Has Saved Consumers 9 Billion
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell recently announced that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has saved consumers a total of $9 billion in health insurance premiums since 2011.1 Below, your trusted California health insurance agent reports more. A report released by HHS shows that in 2013 …