Learn about Medi-Cal and Covered California: what they are, what they do, how they are different, how to reach them and how to apply for coverage. Find out what you need to know. Medi-Cal Contact Information 800 541 5555 Or contact your local Medi-Cal […]
With Medicare for All, surprise medical bills and provider networks would be eliminated. In our current healthcare system, patients who want full insurance coverage are limited to defined provider networks by their health insurers. Provider networks save health insurance companies money. But patients can’t […]
Healthcare Programs Contact Information It can be difficult to find the care you need, especially if you don’t have the right insurance or can’t afford to use the insurance you do have because of high deductibles. The table below includes links to […]
Workplace wellness programs were intended to reduce the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance by pressuring employees to adopt healthier behaviors such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough exercise. But they’re not working! Enough with band-aid solutions. Time for Medicare for […]
As changes to our climate progress, the conditions for wildfires are likely to happen more often.The impact of disasters like the Camp Fire in Butte County, CA goes far beyond the loss of property. How will our broken healthcare system respond to the needs […]
Confused by Medicare prescription drug insurance? That’s not surprising. What’s surprising is that the program was designed (under the George W Bush Administration) without a cap on out-of-pocket expenses. This is yet another fatal flaw in our current healthcare system that Medicare for All […]
Witnesses at House subcommittee hearing agree that patients caught in billing disputes between hospitals, doctors and health insurers should not be held responsible. — One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, […]
Caveat emptor. Unusual new health plans – designed to benefit health insurance companies and employers – could leave patients with crushing costs in a system where they have no leverage to negotiate. — One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums but […]
