No Immediate Changes To Your Obamacare Coverage
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act, state officials and advocates say Californians’ health plan is safe for now.
Reducir el shock del Obamacare
Con los grandes aumentos en las primas que se avecinan, la flexibilidad al elegir un plan de salud puede ser la clave para proteger su bolsillo.
Cuidado con los tratamientos con células madre no aprobados
Advierten sobre sitios de internet que publicitan tratamientos “curativos” con células madre porque no son terapias aprobadas por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de Estados Unidos (FDA).
Beware Of Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments
Pricey and unproven therapies that sound too good to be true probably are.
Covered California resuelve lÃo de embarazo
Oficiales en el mercado de seguros estatal dicen que han arreglado su sistema de computación para frenar el traspaso de mujeres embarazadas de bajos ingresos al Medi-Cal sin su aprobación.
Covered California Resolves Pregnancy Snafu
Officials at the state exchange say they have fixed their computer system to stop switching some low-income pregnant women into Medi-Cal without their approval.
Aseguradoras pueden insistir en asesoramiento antes de pruebas genéticas para el cáncer de seno
Médicos y aseguradoras coinciden en que si la mujer tiene un historial familiar de cáncer de seno, deberÃa hacerse un examen genético. En lo que no se ponen de acuerdo es en lo que deberÃa ocurrir antes.
Conseguir listas de médicos correctas
Bajo una nueva ley, usted puede tener un reembolso si se le cobró tarifas fuera de la red después de ir a un proveedor médico que estaba en la lista de la red de su plan de salud.
Under a new state law, California consumers could get money back if they were charged out-of-network prices after going to a medical provider who was listed in their health plan’s network.
¿Puedo permitirme conservar a mi doctor?
Covered California dice que la mayorÃa de los consumidores pueden evitar el aumento de dos dÃgitos en las primas el próximo año si buscan la mejor oferta. Pero los inscriptos, ¿están dispuestos a cambiar de planes si eso significa cambiar de doctores?
Can I Afford To Keep My Doctor?
Covered California says most consumers can avoid double-digit premium hikes next year if they shop around. But will enrollees be willing to switch plans if it means having to change doctors?
Warning: Government Listing Of Clinical Trials Doesn’t Disclose Costs To Patients
Some clinics on NIH’s website charge people to participate in testing of unproven treatments — and it can come as a surprise to unsuspecting patients.
What Do Covered California’s Big Rate Hikes Mean For You?
We answer some key questions to help consumers make sense of the news about large premium increases in the state’s Obamacare exchange.
Inaccurate Provider Lists A Major Barrier To Care, Study Finds
Research published in Health Affairs shows that new patients were able to get an appointment with a primary care doctor less than 30 percent of the time.
Planear por adelantado para cuidados al final de la vida
Un nuevo beneficio de salud disponible para millones de californianos anima a las personas a discutir opciones con los doctores para cuidados al final de la vida.
Advance Planning For Your End-Of-Life Care
A new health benefit available to millions of Californians encourages people to discuss end-of-life care options with their doctors.
How And Where To Dump Your Leftover Drugs — Responsibly
With the nation’s opioid crisis worsening, officials want you to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs. But finding a convenient take-back site requires time and patience.
In June, California will become the fifth state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescriptions from their doctors, but getting those prescriptions will require serious effort.
Pregnant Women Dumped By Covered California Into Medi-Cal, Without Notice Or Consent
The problem won’t be fixed until September, though the state’s congressional delegation calls for quick action.
Medi-Cal se expande para los niños inmigrantes. Asà es como funciona
Entrará en vigencia una nueva ley del programa estatal de cuidado de salud de bajos ingresos para los niños en EE.UU. sin papeles.
