Trump’s Immigration Ban Fuels Fear For Young Doctors Whose Jobs May Be In Limbo By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez February 2, 2017 With announcements of placements in residencies expected in March, medical education groups and hospitals say they’re unsure how to proceed. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
Thousands Of Covered California Enrollees Could Lose Subsidies In January By Emily Bazar December 23, 2016 The state insurance exchange overlooked 24,000 of its policy holders who failed to give consent to verify their income. If they don’t do so by Dec. 31, they could lose their subsidies in January. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
New Rules to Limit Medi-Cal ‘Death Fees’ By Emily Bazar December 23, 2016 Medi-Cal’s controversial program to go after your assets when you die will be significantly curtailed starting in January, but some enrollees could be hit by new claims. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
What’s Behind Rising Insurance Premiums September 12, 2016 California Healthline’s Emily Bazar recently joined a panel hosted by San Francisco’s KALW radio to discuss how consumers can minimize the impact of sharply rising Covered California premiums. Listen to her advice below. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
New Special Enrollment Rules Will Shift Paperwork Burden To Consumers By Michelle Andrews December 23, 2016 Federal officials provide details about a pilot project starting in June that will delay some consumers’ mid-year marketplace enrollment until they produce documentation proving eligibility. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
Immigrant Health Care Under Cloud Of Uncertainty By Emily Bazar November 28, 2016 With Trump headed for the White House, many immigrants in California are worried not just about their legal status but about their health care options. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
Federal Exchange Rate Hikes For 2017 Outpace Covered California’s October 26, 2016 But next year’s average premium increase is still high for Californians, and some will feel the sticker shock. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
No Immediate Changes To Your Obamacare Coverage By Emily Bazar November 11, 2016 Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act, state officials and advocates say your health plan is safe for now. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
Slowing Down Hospital Discharge Requires Fast Action By Judith Graham December 8, 2016 Seniors who feel they’re being rushed out of the hospital can file an appeal to halt the process but they need to act fast. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
Reduce Your Obamacare Sticker Shock By Emily Bazar October 28, 2016 With big premium hikes looming, flexibility in choosing a health plan may be the key to protecting your pocketbook. FacebookLinkedInXEmailPrint
