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ACA Proposed Rule Changes for 2018

February 16, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

This rule proposes changes that would help stabilize the individual and small group markets. This proposed rule would amend standards relating to special enrollment periods, guaranteed availability, and the timing of the annual open enrollment period in the individual market for the 2018 plan year; standards related to network adequacy and essential community providers for qualified health plans; and the rules around actuarial value requirements.

Filed Under: Affordable Care Act, CMS Tagged With: 2018, ACA, Changes, Market Stabilization, Rules

IRS Loosens ACA Individual Mandate Health Insurance Reporting For 2016

February 16, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

The IRS announced to tax preparation professionals that they will not reject a tax returns because the tax payer has not indicated whether they had health insurance coverage for 2016. Under the ACA, if a tax payer has not had health insurance for most of 2016, they are subject to the Shared Responsibility Payment also referred to as the Individual Mandate.

Filed Under: IRS Tagged With: 1040, ACA, IRS, Penalty, Trump

Medi-Cal Enrollment Through Covered California Assistance Questions

February 14, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Guidance offered by Covered California to Certified Insurance Agents assisting consumers with enrollment into MAGI Medi-Cal

Filed Under: Covered California, Medi-Cal, Uncategorized Tagged With: Agents, Covered California, Medi-Cal, Mixed Household, SAWS

Appeals court affirms Commissioner’s authority to protect health consumers

February 13, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

The California Court of Appeal has rejected health insurers’ lawsuit against Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones challenging regulations he issued to protect consumers from unlawful cancellations of their health insurance. The Association of California Life and Health Insurers (ACLHIC) sued Commissioner Jones to invalidate his regulations that protect consumers from having their insurance unfairly terminated, claiming the commissioner lacked the authority to adopt them and that they were inconsistent with statute.

Filed Under: Cal DOI Tagged With: California, Cancellation, Commissioner, Coverage, Health, Insurance, Plan, Review, Termination

Anthem Works To Address Health Concerns Of African Americans

February 9, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Anthem has worked with the National Urban League, City of Hope and Pfizer, Inc., to launch Take Action for Health, a free, interactive website aimed at reducing some of the greatest health risks facing the African American community today, like breast cancer, heart disease and emotional well-being.

Filed Under: Anthem Blue Cross Tagged With: African, American, Anthem, Blue Cross, Health

Anthem Tiered Pharmacy Network For Off-Exchange Health Plans

February 9, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

The Rx Choice Tiered Network is comprised of more than 70,000 retail pharmacy locations in all. The network is anchored in Anthem markets, where offered, by CVS, along with Target pharmacies, now owned and operated by CVS. Members have the option to pick pharmacies at other retail chains and big box stores, as well as many independent drugstores.

Filed Under: Anthem Blue Cross Tagged With: Anthem, Blue Cross, California, Drugs, Network, Pharmacy, Tier

Anthem & California Insurance Commissioner Respond To Blocked Cigna Merger

February 9, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

“Anthem is significantly disappointed by the decision as combining Anthem and Cigna would positively impact the health and well-being of millions of Americans – saving them more than $2 billion in medical costs annually,” said Joseph R. Swedish, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthem.

Filed Under: Anthem Blue Cross, Cal DOI Tagged With: Anthem, California, Cigna, Commissioner, Dave Jones, Health, Insurance, Merger

Granite Bay Chiropractor Busted For Insurance Fraud

February 8, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Chiropractor William Guenther, 69, of Granite Bay and former owner of Fort Sutter Chiropractic, was arraigned in Sacramento Superior Court today on eight felony counts of insurance fraud for his alleged role in a fraud scheme billing health and auto insurers for treatment services never provided.

Filed Under: Cal DOI Tagged With: Chiropractor, Fort Sutter, Fraud, Granite Bay, Guenther, Insurance

Anthem Blue Cross Statement on Trump ACA Executive Order

February 6, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

This Executive Order has no immediate impact on Anthem plans or our members’ benefits and coverage.

Filed Under: Affordable Care Act, Anthem Blue Cross Tagged With: ACA, Anthem, Blue Cross, Repeal and Replace, Trump

Covered California Extends 2017 Open Enrollment With Agent Support

January 27, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Open Enrollment for 2017 coverage with a Covered California Health Plan ends on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Covered California is allowing consumers who attempted to enroll by January 31 an extra four days to complete enrollment and select their health plan. Some consumers may face challenges completing enrollment and Covered California is committed to helping all consumers who attempted to find help cross the enrollment finish line.

Filed Under: Certified Agents, Covered California Tagged With: 2017, Agents, Covered California, Enrollment, Special

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