tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7843855147717650122012-02-17T03:24:25.780-08:00Q & A for health, life and dental insurance in California. This blog is designed to assist clients and consumers to get to the bottom line of the current issues and trends in health insurance. From guaranteed issue to medicare advantage and medicare supplements.Friedman Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992106386185368809noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784385514771765012.post-31050237493262989832012-01-18T23:44:00.000-08:002012-01-18T23:44:52.674-08:00

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NAHU UPDATE TO AGENTS AND BROKERS:ABC World News (12/13, story 3, 2:30, Sawyer) referred to a "major legal blow" to "the historic healthcare reform law." ABC (Tapper) noted that "the healthcare bill that...Obama signed into law in March requires that every American who can afford it buys health insurance," and on Monday "Hudson...called that requirement 'unconstitutional.' What's called an

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As a life agent I assist people in making educated decisions primarily on their options in health insurance. At this time I am doing this only in the State of CA, and have been now for 15 years. In this amount of time, with my focus on health insurance I have been forced to understand the importance and significance of sharing the need for life insurance with my clients. Life insurance is not

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On March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Educational Reconciliation Act of 2010 were signed into law.A result of this new law would require employers to report the cost of health care on employees W2's. This has now been delayed until tax year 2011.Midterm elections can have a huge impact on how this PPACA actually plays out and is implemented. One

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The basic law has been posted and now we begin to see how carriers, attorneys, and consumer advocate groups interpret the law. Ultimately, when a law is posted, it takes time to actually morph into how it will be set into practice. Once the dust settles we can bet it will look very different from what it does today. At this time we know revisions are being written and submitted from both sides

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Click on this link for a good presentation of changes that will affect the American Consumer.http://cu.convio.net/site/R?i=aEe-N8e1afT617Km1xuwOw..

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"Much has been written about how signing AB 1602 and SB 900 could be an an important part of Governor Schwarzenegger’s his legacy. Much has been written about how vetoing the exchange bills would reflect far better on the Governor’s service. Given his desire to fix what he frequently called “California’s broken health care system” the Governor no doubt would like to sign the legislation. And

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According to Politico (9/16, Sherman), Taylor, who is a Blue Dog Democrat, "underscores how unpopular the legislation is in some conservative districts held by Democrats -- although he voted against the bill. Taylor, though, has bucked trends for years, holding onto the Gulf Coast seat since 1989." The Hill (9/16, Lillis) also reports the story in its Healthwatch blog. Dems Who Voted

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Sacramento Bee: Schwarzenegger Should Sign Bills To Create California Insurance Exchange.The Sacramento Bee (9/9, 16A) editorialized, "When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns Sept. 15 from a six-day trade mission in Asia, he'll have 700 or so bills to sign or veto," which is "why, before he leaves today, he should sign two bills laying the groundwork for California's health insurance exchange --

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Healthcare Reform Opponents Pin Hopes On Florida Hearing.The Los Angeles Times (9/13, Savage) reports, "The conservative counterattack on President Obama's overhaul of health insurance will take center stage in the courts this week when Republican state attorneys general and a leading small-business group urge a federal judge in Florida to strike down the law before it can take effect. They

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California Lawmakers Approve Legislation To Create Health Insurance Exchange.The Wall Street Journal (8/26, Mathews, subscription required) reports that California lawmakers have passed legislation which allows the creation of a health insurance exchange, or a marketplace, through which millions of residents can purchase coverage. If Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signs the legislation, as he is

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California Senate Approves Bill To Limit Insurance Premium Hikes To Once Yearly.The AP (8/24) reports, California health insurance providers "would be prohibited from raising their rates more than once a year under" a bill (AB 2042) the state Senate approved yesterday in a 21-13 vote. The bill, which now moves to the Assembly, would "apply to individual healthcare policies, not group plans."

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The Oklahoman (8/11), commenting on Medicare trustees' annual report last week, editorializes that White House "claims" that the report proves "healthcare reform will save money and make Medicare stronger" are "illusory." The paper says that Medicare's chief actuary, Richard Foster, "who deals with the real world," as opposed to the "one inside Washington's Beltway," wrote that "near term,

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You can't expect anyone to offer anything for FREE, SOMEONE PAYS FOR IT! Here's report from SFC:The San Francisco Chronicle (8/9, Colliver) reports, "Employers and consumers sorting through their health insurance options may see a bump in their rates next year to account for the potential impact of some of the early elements of the federal health overhaul law, according to some health experts."

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Kaiser Health News /The Fiscal Times (8/6, Andrews) noted that in a new report, Medicare "trustees predicted that the new healthcare law could generate so much better productivity that the Medicare trust fund would stay solvent until 2029 -- 12 years longer than predicted just one year ago," yet the "new estimates offer few clues about where that new efficiency will come from. They are simply

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Several reports on a news conference about how the healthcare reform law will improve Medicare's long-term finances, including articles from the AP and USA Today, offer a distinctly skeptical view of the Administration's projections. None of the network newscasts mentioned the press conference, which featured Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. USA

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White House Likens Lawsuits To Challenges To Civil Rights, Voting Rights Acts. The Hill's Michael O'Brien (8/3), in a blog entry, notes that Stephanie Cutter, "an assistant to President Obama who was brought on board at the White House in part to help sell the signature domestic initiative, dismissed" the ruling. Writing on the White House's official blog, Cutter said, "Having failed in the

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Did you know: Technology is a key driver of health spending?No doubt, modern medicine is amazing and helps save lives. As better tests and more expensive equipment and pharmaceuticals emerge and become proven treatment options for many, we can expect to see an increase in the use of these services. As a key driver in health spending, technological advances are accounting for an estimated one-half

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Ninety-Four Arrested Over Medicare Scams Totaling $251 Million.ABC World News (7/16, story 6, 2:05, Muir) reported on "hundreds of raids carried out this country" on Friday "in what's being called the biggest Medicare fraud bust in history. Doctors and nurses billing the American taxpayer for procedures that never happened, and clinics that don't even exist." The CBS Evening News (7/16,

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The Modesto Bee -Jun. 28: Seniors who regularly take expensive medications are starting to receive $250 checks from the federal government in one of the first tangible benefits of national health care reform.The Medicare prescription drug rebate checks are part of the health care law signed by President Barack Obama in March. The package of benefits, consumer protections and insurance reforms

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The Los Angeles Times (7/1, Helfand) reports, "Embattled health insurer Anthem Blue Cross is reviving its plan to raise rates for tens of thousands of California policyholders, some of whom could see their premiums rise as much as 20%." The state's "largest for-profit insurer submitted new rates Wednesday amid pressure to scale back increases of as much as 39% that had provoked fury from

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In a NAHU Briefing update to agents on Health Care Reform I have noted that the High Risk Pool for CA will now have federal subsidies to help those who have been declined for health plans the opportunity to afford and enroll in the High-Risk plans though the State."California Lawmakers Approve Bills To Create High-Risk Pools.The AP (6/29, Bussewitz) reports, "The California Legislature has

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The Washington Post (6/15, Hilzenrath, Aizenman) reports, "If you like your health plan, you can keep it. That's what President Obama promised during the long months of debate over health-care reform," and the new rules issued on Monday are meant "to fulfill that promise." The Post adds, "The administration estimates that many plans will end up changing, prompting Republicans to accuse the

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The States are all reporting in and on the record as saying that cuts to medicare funding will help cause an unfavorable chain of events! Here is what Senate Majority Leader is doing about it: Reid Working To Restore Medicaid Funds In "Extenders" Bill. CQ Today (6/8, Rubin, subscription required) reports, "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wants to undo a cut in aid to states that the House made

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 Patient lifestyles — Increasing numbers of patients who are challenged by obesity, smoking, drug abuse, poor nutrition and physical inactivity contribute to an increase in the use of, and therefore the cost of, health care services.8 These preventable risk factors9 can also contribute to chronic diseases, which account for 75% of the money spent on health care in the U.S. each year.10 Obesity

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Congress Agrees To Extend Jobless Benefits, Delay Medicare Payment Cuts.The AP (5/21, Ohlemacher) reports, "Lawmakers have agreed on legislation to extend expanded jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed through the end of the year. Laid-off workers would also continue to get subsidies to buy health insurance through the COBRA program." The measure "would be paid for, in part, by tax

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The New York Times -May. 11: Washington -The White House issued rules on Monday allowing young adults to remain covered by their parents' health insurance policies up to age 26.The promise of such coverage has attracted great interest. Employers and insurers say they have been flooded with inquiries.Under the rules, an employer-sponsored health plan or a company selling individual insurance

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"New for 2010: Tax credit for small businessesGood news for small businesses: The IRS recently released materials for those wishing to claim the small business health care tax credit for 2010. A provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), this tax credit is designed to encourage small businesses to offer health care coverage for the first time or enable them to maintain

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To help these dependents, we're working in collaboration with the US Department of Health and Human Services and state regulators to allow young men and women to remain on their parents' policies even before this health care reform provision takes effect. Beginning June 1, we will continue to provide health benefits to dependents who - because of their age, student status or other factors - would

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Federal High-Risk Pool Will Exclude Those Who Already Have Insurance.USA Today (4/29, Young) reports, "About 200,000 Americans whose illnesses have kept them from getting regular health insurance will not be allowed to enroll this summer in a new lower cost federal program for people like them because they already buy pricey state-run plans." USA Today adds, "The nation's new health law creates a

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Health Care Reform WellPoint to Cover Young Adults Before the Law Requires: WellPoint, along with several other health insurance companies, announced on Monday that its affiliated health plans will take steps to prevent a gap in coverage that could leave many young Americans uninsured. WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and Aetna said they will initiate a provision of the

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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. The following questions and answers provide information on the credit as it applies for 2010-2013, including information on transition relief for 2010. An enhanced

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New for 2010: Tax Credit for Small GroupsThe IRS recently released materials for those wishing to claim the small business health care tax credit for 2010. A provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), this tax credit is designed to encourage small groups to offer health care coverage for the first time or enable them to maintain the coverage they already have. It will

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Proposed House Bill Would Double Penalties For Medicare Fraud.The AP (4/14, Kennedy) reports, "Medicare fraud suspects would face longer prison sentences under a US House bill proposed Tuesday that also advocates biotechnology such as fingerprint scanning to ensure patients are getting the goods the government is billed for." Law enforcement officials "have warned Medicare fraud, an estimated $60

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Many of the major changes in the legislation don’t go into effect until 2014. Those include:* Federal subsidies to help people buy coverage.* An end to insurers rejecting adult applicants with pre-existing medical conditions.* The requirement that nearly all Americans carry coverage.But some changes affecting insurance policies will come more quickly. Unless otherwise noted, these changes become

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Kaiser Health News - Apr. 6: Consumers and employers who provide health insurance are scrambling to understand what will change in their premiums and benefits once provisions of the recently passed law go into effect.Unlike state insurance laws, which mostly affect policies individually purchased or offered through small and mid-sized businesses, the new federal legislation applies more broadly

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If you have a plan that qualifies to open up a Health Savings Account and have not yet done so- then what are you waiting for? The design of the plans allows for consumers to deposit money into the savings account TAX FREE when used for qualified services! Check the IRS.gov website for the list of qualified medical expenses for the tax year in question. Because the contributions and

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For tax year 2009 contributions to your HSA account can be made all the way up to April 15, 2010. The maximum contributions for an individual account in 2009 is; $3000 and for a 2 party or more account referred to as a family account in 2009 is; $5950.HSA's are Health Savings Accounts that can be opened at a bank when you have a Qualified Health Insurance Plan in place. These plans are referred

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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is speaking about how the new health insurance reform law will give Americans more benefits and choices, leading to greater security for you and your family.Watch the speech http://www.press.org/ click on the NPC Event videos under Kathleen Sebelius on the lower left side of webpage.

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This year, allows young adults to stay on their parents’ health care plan until age 26. (This appliesto all plans in the individual market, all new employer plans, and existing employer plans if theyoung adult is not eligible for employer coverage on his or her own. Beginning in 2014, childrenup to age 26 can stay on their parent’s employer plan even if they have an offer of coverage throughtheir

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Health care reform as envisioned in current draft legislation would reduce the current burdens on small firms and their workers. Tax credits for small businesses. For the 2010 tax year up until the 2013 tax year, the credit will gradually be phased in. Businesses with fewer than 26 employees and average annual wages under $50,000 will eventually be eligible for credit in an amount up to 50% of

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Associated Press - Apr. 4: Fresno, Calif. - Paula Medrano shifts uncomfortably on the doctor's examination table, holding out a wrist inflamed and swollen by arthritis. The 78-year-old has no health insurance, lives below the federal poverty level, and can't pay for the medication she needs.Just days before her appointment, President Barack Obama signed, with much fanfare, a historic bill to

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Los Angeles Times - Mar. 28: Washington - Last week President Obama signed into law the most sweeping healthcare overhaul in generations. How the new health law could affect you, and how soon.Now that the bill is law, how do I sign up for my new insurance?Although there are some provisions that take effect this year, such as bans on lifetime limits and the denial of coverage to children with

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You are not alone! With the passing of the two new health care bills signed March 26th by Obama many folks are waking up scratching their heads and saying, "What happens now?" Having been in the industry for over 14 years now I can honestly say this is the first time I am right there with you! My goal by using this blog is to reveal the answers to all of our questions as they become available

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