Introduction In this article we describe the current infertility benefits that are available to employees and dependents of small employers in California with 1 to 100 employees. We summarize the infertility benefits and provide brochures from the insurance companies and exchanges that offer small business health [...]
Welcoming a new child can be one of the most exciting times of a parent’s life. It can also be a time filled with stress and uncertainty. Luckily, health insurance companies in California have plenty of resources to support you during your pregnancy or adoption process. California health insurance [...]
California small employers often find it challenging to manage a group health insurance plan and answer employee questions. Getting the accurate benefit and rate information to a newly hired employee; enrolling them in the plan; and, making sure they have their ID card can be daunting tasks for an [...]
California employers that offer group medical insurance often ask how they can keep a child on an employee's health insurance plan after turning age 26. This article answers questions like this one: My son turns 26 in May and was diagnosed with Autism several years ago. I received a [...]
Recently, Forbes.com wrote an article with advice for small business owners who are interested in setting up group medical insurance plans for their employees. The article has helpful information on various aspects of employer-sponsored health plans, including: Small business health insurance options; Small business health insurance requirements; Average cost of [...]
By Bruce Jugan September 29, 2021 Last night I attended a broker dinner with executives from Anthem Blue Cross where they announced that Vivity health plans, a collaboration with major Southern California hospitals, doctor groups and the insurance company, will be available to small employers (1-100 employees) in Los [...]
Walmart has taken a big step towards fixing the “broken” U.S. health Care system by creating Walmart Health. These are clinics that offer primary medical care, mental health counseling, X-rays, labs, dental services, and vision and hearing services at one location. As of December 2020 Walmart has 14 health clinics. [...]
Employee Medical Clinic As a sign of change in medical care delivery, Amazon has opened its first health care clinic for its employees in Dallas, Texas. According to the Amazon announcement, “Amazon expects to establish 20 health centers in five cities across the U.S., improving access and care [...]
Although COVID-19 is a crisis on both a human and economic level, one small silver lining is it may cause medical insurance rates to fall in 2021. The reason: A massive reduction in elective medical care. The Best-Case Scenario—A Reduction in Medical Expense Spending Two recently [...]
Less than two weeks ago, I wrote a blog post that predicted that fireworks would hit California’s small group health insurance market with UHC’s new Association Health Plans. Well, sparks flew. Yesterday, UnitedHealth Care announced that because of “regulatory inquiries over the past couple of weeks” UHC has suspended [...]