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February 5, 2023

Month: September 2014

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New Law Enables Comparisons of Drug Coverage in Exchange Plans

September 29, 2014 Calbroker Admin

Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill (SB 1052) that will allow consumers to better compare prescription drug coverage when selecting a health insurance plan. The law by state Sen. Norma Torres (D-Pomona), requires the California […]

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Half of Employers Will Hit Cadillac Tax in 2018

September 23, 2014 Calbroker Admin

Despite efforts to rein in health care costs, roughly half of large U.S. employers will face the excise tax in 2018; and the percentage is expected to rise significantly in subsequent years, according to an […]

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Covered CA Still Struggling with Doctor-Access Issues

September 22, 2014 Calbroker Admin

Covered California continues to struggle with problems involving patient access. As the health exchange prepares for its second open enrollment, it is redoubling efforts to ensure that health plans provide accurate doctor lists and sign […]

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Public Support for Rate Regulation Decreases
by Leila Morris – 9/17/14

September 17, 2014 Calbroker Admin

Support has dropped by nearly 30 points for heath insurance rate regulation (Proposition 45), according to Field Poll results. The Health Insurance Rate Changes initiative would require the state insurance commissioner to approve any health […]

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Employees Need More Information About Their Benefits
by Leila Morris – 9/10/14

September 10, 2014 Calbroker Admin

This enrollment season, employees have a message for employers about their benefits: “Tell us more, please.” Only 33% of employees rated the benefit education they received in 2013 as excellent or very good — a drop […]

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60-Day Limit on Waiting Periods for Group Health Contracts Repealed

September 9, 2014 Calbroker Admin

California passed Senate Bill 1034, which repealed an insurance law (Assembly Bill 1083) that prohibited insurance companies from including waiting periods in excess of 60 days in their group health insurance contracts.  The new law, […]

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