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Author: Margaret R. Beck

Shop and Compare is Working – ARP Provides Bigger Subsidies

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

Photo by NCI on Unsplash New ARP (American Rescue Plan) premium calculations are available on the Covered California website www.coveredca.com. Those who have health insurance coverage that is not employer sponsored will be well served to look at the Shop… Continue Reading →

Guest Columnist, Lead Story insurance
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American Rescue Plan Will Change Insurance Market

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

The initial purpose of this column which began July of 2013 was to provide information and assistance in understanding health insurance issues and the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This legislation created the biggest change to our health… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion insurance, Margaret Beck
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Insurance: Managing Your Risk

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

Insurance is a way to manage your risk. When you buy insurance, you are seeking protection against unexpected financial losses. Managing risk is an important component of financial planning. The experiences of Covid 19 has brought home the reality of… Continue Reading →

Lead Story, Opinion insurance, Margaret Beck

Covered CA Special Enrollment Extended Through May 15, 2021

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

In response to the pandemic, President Biden has extended the Special Enrollment period for individuals to sign up for health insurance coverage through the exchanges to May 15, 2021.  In California, the exchange is called Covered California and is accessible… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Covered California, insurance
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Medicare AEP or OEP – What’s the Difference?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

As I made my most recent Medicare presentation, I smiled to the familiar comment: “Why do they have to make this so complicated for old people”? This is coming from a PhD scientist, by the way. Like anything else, if… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Medicare, Medicare Advantage
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COVID-19 Vaccine … What Now?

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

  Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have all been anxiously awaiting a “return to normal”. In reality, I suspect that there is going to be a new normal as infections like Covid19 continue to infiltrate our global community.… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion COVID-19, Vaccine
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Be Wary of Medicare Plan Phone Solicitors or Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Margaret R. Beck

A group of local agents recently shared concerns about the marketing methods of phone solicitors, particularly as it relates to the Medicare Advantage plans in far Northern California. With the current Covid situation, electronic enrollments to a plan can be… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion insurance, Margaret Beck, Medicare scams
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Give Yourself and Your Doctor a Christmas Gift

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Margaret R. Beck

Health Care in the North State presents particular challenges. We simply do not have enough providers. Our doctors’ offices have large patient loads and limited time available for each patient. When new people move to our area, they are surprised… Continue Reading →

Lead Story doctor visits, health insurance, Margaret Beck
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Insurance is a Risk – Reward Calculation

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Margaret R. Beck

Over the year’s I confess that I have taken great pride in the fact that I enjoyed good health and have not fallen victim to the “lifestyle” diseases that have cost our citizens so very much in terms of time… Continue Reading →

COVID-19, Lead Story COVID-19, insurance
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Colonoscopy Transparency Issues revisited

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Margaret R. Beck

It is doubtful that there is any informed individual in the US that would disagree that our health care delivery and financing system is broken. Due to the complexity of the system, there is no simple discussion of causes or… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story Margaret R. Beck

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