First I would like to clarify something from last week’s column. It should have cited my colleague, Michael Appaneal, was the source of a prototype document. Please see comments on Redding.com for further clarification. Some GOOD new laws! I am… Continue Reading
Medicare Rx open enrollment is soon upon us. The open enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December 7. I cannot stress enough how important it is for seniors to check the status of their plans. These plans change every… Continue Reading
Welcome news for expecting parents, Gaurav Wahi, DO, MPH, a charismatic, patient-focused OB/GYN is now seeing patients at Tehama County Women’s Health Associates. Prior to joining our community, Dr. Wahi served as Chief OB/GYN Resident at Michigan State University’s Garden… Continue Reading
We are hearing a lot about how difficult it is to access Primary Care in our area. Physician practices are impacted and don’t have room for many more patients. Or perhaps it’s simply difficult to take time off work to… Continue Reading
On Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Redding Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a medication disposal event at the Mt.… Continue Reading
When I started in the insurance business in 1978, I represented MONY (Mutual of New York). Initially I was trained in life insurance. I really knew nothing about this financial tool before then. It was not a topic that came… Continue Reading
There is some good news in 2016 for North State residents that purchase their insurance as individuals, rather than as part of a group. But first let’s be clear. One of the biggest misconceptions in the public today is that… Continue Reading
A provision in the federal health reform law requires carriers to accept all small business customers, even if they don’t meet minimum participation or contribution requirements, during an annual open enrollment period from November 15 through December 31. Small businesses… Continue Reading
The wild fires have made for some beautiful sunsets in the area. But they have also caused great devastation. Anthem Blue Cross has taken steps to help members effected by the wildfires. Insureds who live in Butte, El Dorado, Humboldt,… Continue Reading
Three big announcements made it to my inbox recently as follows: Aetna has agreed to acquire Humana, one of the country’s leading managed health care companies. “This transaction is expected to give Aetna over 14 million new members and create… Continue Reading
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