Monthly Archives: May 2012

Nonelderly women in California: A health snapshot…an eye opener for me…what about you??

Many non elderly Women Have Limited Incomes One-third (34%) of non elderly women in California were low income in 2007, with family incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).1 Among the women in this group, 17% had family … Continue reading

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California health insurance premiums still on the rise!

Health Care has changed a lot in the past 13 years. With premiums rising nearly 131% for a family of four since 1999, it’s hard to say when coverage will become more affordable. It is America’s hope that health care … Continue reading

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Study: Millions of Small Businesses Not Claiming Reform Law Tax Credits – read the pdf and get educated!!

Get Educated. Millions of small businesses have not taken advantage of a tax credit under the federal health reform law to help provide health coverage to employees,according to a new study released by Families USA and the Small Business Majority. … Continue reading

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Health Care Costs 101 breaks it down for us Californians…check it out.

California ranked among the lowest in the nation for per-capita health spending in 2009. Still, the total was $230 billion. See more: Health spending represents a significant share of California’s economy, but the amount spent ranks among the lowest in … Continue reading

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Health Net Expands Low-Cost HMO Plan to Orange County

Insurer Health Net has expanded its low-cost HMO SmartCare into Orange County one year after it launched the plan in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The plan provides a 25% discount on premiums compared with a full … Continue reading

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The Preview Health Insurance Executives Don’t Want You to See – did i get your attention??

Starting this week one million Californians will pay hundreds of millions of dollars more for their health insurance. It’s a plot right out of Groundhog Day, only it happens every Spring, Winter, Summer and Fall. Health insurance rates in California … Continue reading

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As America’s waistline expands, costs soar with Health Care .. A GREAT READ!!!

The nation’s rising rate of obesity has been well-chronicled. But businesses, governments and individuals are only now coming to grips with the costs of those extra pounds, many of which are even greater than believed only a few years ago: … Continue reading

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