Anthem Blue Cross is expanding some dental services for individuals who suffer from certain medical conditions such as heart disease, organ transplants, and people undergoing cancer treatment. The expanded cleanings and periodontal maintenance applies to members of Anthem Blue Cross dental plans effective January 1, 2016.
El Camino Hospital dropped from Anthem Blue Cross health plans
Anthem Blue Cross announced that as of February 29, 2016, El Camino Hospitals in Mountain View and Los Gatos will no longer be a network provider for their individual and family health plans. Anthem Blue Cross spelled out how they will no longer authorize or approve scheduled elective admissions to El Camino Hospital.
2016 Income table for Covered California
Covered California has updated their income table for qualifying for either the premium assistance or Medi-Cal. The new income amounts reflect the modest increase to the federal poverty levels (FPL) which is the foundation for premium assistance. The new income amounts only apply to individuals and families who will apply for health insurance through Covered California for 2016. Households who renewed their coverage in 2015 or enrolled during open enrollment for 2016 are not affected by the higher income levels in most situations.
New health insurance rules strengthen provider networks
Permanent regulations issued by California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones establishing stronger requirements for health insurers to create and maintain adequate medical provider networks were approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). These regulations go into effect immediately because they address a number of critical problems consumers have faced with insurers when seeking timely access to care.
New California consumer health insurance complaint center
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) announced today that several portals are now available to assist consumers, insurers* and health care providers in communicating and interacting with the department through the complaint process.
How to report your 1095-B or 1095-C
This year, you may receive one or more forms that provide information about your 2015 health coverage you had in 2015. These forms are 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. This tip is part of a series that answers your questions about these forms.
March 10th deadline for Covered California Conditional Eligibility verification
Consumers began to receive a Covered California notice February 2016 as a reminder that they need to provide documents to prove they are eligible to continue their health insurance and/or financial assistance through Covered California. The first round of this conditional eligibility notice was sent to those consumers with a coverage start date of January 1, 2016.
Public Meeting on the Acquisition of Cigna by Anthem Blue Cross
The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) invites you to a public meeting on the acquisition of Cigna by Anthem Blue Cross. Representatives from both plans will be present. The meeting will be held in Sacramento on March 4, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss DMHC’s jurisdiction and authority to oversee the transaction and to solicit public comment for DMHC’s consideration as it reviews the transaction. Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Comments may also be submitted to [email protected] until 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2016.
New vision insurance plans offered through Covered California
Beginning today, visitors to CoveredCA.com can access VSP via a link, which will take the consumer to VSP’s website. Once on the VSP website, consumers will work directly with VSP to shop for vision benefits and see what coverage options are best for their situation.
Covered California Special Enrollment Instructions for 2016
Covered California has released instructions for navigating the Special Enrollment Periods consumers are eligible for when they have a qualifying event. It’s important that the online application be filled out a certain way for different qualifying events.
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