Blue Shield of California will be implementing a new online payment system for their individual and family plan members in 2018. Consumers with off-exchange health plans, those bought directly from Blue Shield and not from Covered California will be transitioned to the new billing system in March … [Read More...]
Proposed Work Requirement For Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
CMS announces new policy guidance for states to test community engagement for able-bodied adults Will support states helping Medicaid beneficiaries improve well-being and achieve self-sufficiency CMS today announced new guidance that will support state efforts to improve Medicaid enrollee … [Read More...]
Labor Department Proposed Rules For Small Group Association Health Insurance
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Expand Access to Healthcare Through Small Business Health Plans WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to expand the opportunity to offer employment-based health insurance to small businesses … [Read More...]
Individual Mandate Penalty Update Covered California
Covered California Health Coverage Remains You may have questions about the federal tax law that was just passed this week. We want to assure you that the benefits related to consumer's Covered California coverage, including financial help to reduce monthly premiums, has NOT changed for 2018. The … [Read More...]
IRS Extends Due Date for Employers and Providers to Issue Health Coverage Forms to Individuals in 2018
WASHINGTON ― The IRS announced today that it has extended the 2018 due date for certain entities to provide 2017 health coverage information forms to individuals. Insurers, self-insuring employers, other coverage providers, and applicable large employers now have until March 2, 2018, to provide … [Read More...]
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- Higher Income Limits for Disabled Individuals to Receive Medi-CalWhile the network of health care providers is small with Medi-Cal programs, if you qualify for the 250% Working Disabled Program, you may be able to save quite a bit of money. To see you if you might qualify, contact your county’s social service department for Medi-Cal eligibility unit. The post Higher Income Limits for […]
- HIV Positive Help with Health Insurance Premiums, Healthcare, and MedicationsAll of the categories of health insurance premium assistance – Individual and Family, Medicare, Employer Sponsored – can also help with out-of-pocket health care expenses. The programs will cover expenses that accrue to meeting the maximum out-of-pocket amount of the health plan. These costs include copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles, all of which add towards the […]
- 2025 Medicare Part D Prescription Cost Sharing and Payment PlanThe 2025 Medicare Part D standard benefit structure will have a $590 deductible. After the drug deductible is met the plan member goes into the initial coverage phase. During the initial coverage phase, the plan member is responsible for 25 percent of the drug costs. The post 2025 Medicare Part D Prescription Cost Sharing and […]
- Are My Expensive ReSound Hearing Aids Worth the Price?My ReSound Nexia hearing aids cost thousands of dollars. They work well for me. Other people might be able to find a less expensive OTC brand on the internet to meet their hearing challenges. I review my expensive hearing aids. The post Are My Expensive ReSound Hearing Aids Worth the Price? appeared first on IMK.
- Health Insurance Options after a DivorceNot all the below options may be available to you because some are contingent on your age, employment, or income. Those health insurance alternatives available to you are worth investigating and considering if they meet your budget or adequately address health care challenges you may be facing. The post Health Insurance Options after a Divorce […]