Growing demands lead to trusted, top-notch international health insurance availability. You only have to scan social media or the news to see that globalization is at the epicenter of the new world order. As global lifestyles continue, the demand for comprehensive international health insurance has increased. In response to this demand, superior health plans are now available to serve expatriates … Read More
Important information for patients with Anthem Blue Cross health insurance plans
from our friends at: UCLA Health Feb. 5, 2024 – UPDATE Anthem Blue Cross and University of California Health have reached a preliminary agreement on a contract that will preserve access to UC health care for patients with Anthem health insurance, as Anthem and UC Health finalize the details in the coming weeks. This means UCLA Health will remain in-network … Read More
Social Security Changes In 2024
The saying “new year, new you” doesn’t always apply to a well-intentioned New Year’s resolution maker. January 1 is also the date that many new laws and regulations passed the previous year go into effect. For 2024, the first day of the year brought about a slew of new changes to Social Security, many of which will have a direct … Read More
More Part-Time Employees Will Soon Have Access To Retirement Benefits
Many employers find that providing supplemental benefits, such as retirement plan benefits, can help them recruit and retain an experienced workforce to serve in a variety of roles that include seasonal and part-time positions. While the number of part-time positions in the U.S. has declined over the past few years, in the second quarter of 2023, more than 26 million people worked part … Read More
Important Information For Patients With Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross has terminated its agreement with UC Health, including UCLA Health, jeopardizing in-network access to care for millions of Californians. It is Anthem’s decision alone to terminate the agreement without cause. If a new agreement is not in place by February 29, 2024, UCLA Health will be considered out-of-network beginning March 1, 2024, for the following Anthem-covered patients:Patients … Read More
Changes to Medicare Part D Under New Law
For the first time in Medicare’s history, the amount of money that beneficiaries in drug plans will have to pay for their prescriptions each year will be capped, thanks to provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The new law makes other changes to the program’s Part D drug benefits, including putting a limit on out-of-pocket payments for insulin and … Read More
When You Need to See the Dentist: 6 Signs You Should Visit
from our friends at: www.aetna.com Young children, a demanding job, a friend in need ― many things can cause preventive health care to fall by the wayside. Until a nagging symptom reminds you it’s been a while since your last checkup. It’s tempting to put off seemingly minor dental issues until your schedule lightens up. But the warning signs below … Read More
No Surprises Act: Has The Law Had The Desired Impact On Surprise Billing?
from our friends at: www.benefitspro.com Here’s a surprise: The No Surprises Act (NSA) passed by Congress in 2020 is working. That’s the word from a research report from the Urban Institute. Several researchers from the Urban Institute and Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms (with backing from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) conducted interviews with 32 regulators and stakeholders representing … Read More
Public Health Emergency “Unwinding” Begins
from our friends at: www.cahealthadvocates.com Tips for Advocates to Help People Keep Their Medicaid or Enroll in Other Quality Health Coverage Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many changes were made to support continuous Medicaid enrollment and coverage. For example, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020, provided states with … Read More
What Should I Know About Medical Credit Cards?
from our friends at: www.consumerfinance.gov Some health care providers offer financing options to pay your medical bills, including medical credit cards or payment plans that allow you to pay in installments. These financial options can have downsides. Here’s how they work and what to consider. If you’re unable to pay a medical bill, you have a few different options to … Read More