Like everyone, you’d like to enjoy a long, healthy, independent life. But the future is unknowable, so it’s a good idea to prepare for a variety of outcomes – including the possible need for long-term care. Consider the following: Someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of …continue reading
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) today issued guidance to ensure health plans comply with amendments made to California’s mental health parity law enacted under Senate Bill (SB) 855, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year. “The DMHC is committed …continue reading
Strong Workforce Program K12 Pathway Improvement Grant The Board approved the district’s participation in the second round of the state’s Strong Workforce Program K12 Pathway Improvement Grant program. The first round focused on learning opportunities leading to career paths for students. Under the second round, which focuses on automation and …continue reading
The CalPERS Board of Administration today approved health plan premiums for calendar year 2021, at an overall average premium increase of 4.32%. Rates for CalPERS’ Medicare plans are declining across the board from the previous year. Included in the approved rates are the addition of a new health plan, coverage …continue reading
[On Friday, January 24], the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced an action to protect human life and the conscience rights of all Americans. OCR is issuing a Notice of Violation to the state of California, formally notifying California that it cannot …continue reading
The holiday season is at hand, and many residents in California are already making year-end plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. Yet there is one year-end plan that is often overlooked: taking steps to make the most of your health benefits. Doing so could help improve your …continue reading
For millions of Americans, the fall marks open enrollment season, the time when people select or switch their health benefits for the following year. While many people are likely to look for a health plan that meets their needs and budget, consumers should also be aware of potentially overlooked benefits …continue reading
Close to 3 million Californians did not have health coverage in 2018, according to the latest data from the US Census Bureau. 2018 also was the first year since the federal Affordable Care Act was enacted that the share of Californians without health coverage did not drop. Read our latest …continue reading
Open enrollment season is here, a time when more than 18.3 million people in California and millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for 2020. To help guide you during this important time, here are some tips that may …continue reading
Last Friday morning, representatives of the City of Los Alamitos described the City’s dire budget projections to those attending the Los Alamitos Chamber networking breakfast. They came armed with alarming graphs. They urged business owners and residents to take part in upcoming workshops that will address the budget disaster. City …continue reading
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following report: The 2019-20 Budget: The Governor’s Individual Health Insurance Market Affordability Proposals. This report provides our assessment of the Governor’s proposals to (1) create a state requirement that most Californians purchase health insurance coverage (referred to as an “individual mandate”) or …continue reading