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Kindness for Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

“I believe most people understand the words Christmas includes the word Christ and a celebration of his birth.  The raw basics of the story is that he was born, lived died and miraculously rose to live again.  I hope the… Continue Reading →

Lead Story insurance, organ donor
13

More on Fraud Against Seniors

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck
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As the kids would say, “That’s lower than whale poop, and that’s at the bottom of the ocean!” That’s how I feel about the companies that are raking in billions with the myriad of frauds perpetrated on the public. They… Continue Reading →

Guest Columnist Fraud, insurance, Margaret Beck
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Rate Increases Keep Consumers on Edge

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

While the individual health insurance market represents only about 7% of those covered by health insurance, it is an important indicator of how the market is performing. Currently almost 1.6 million California consumers are covered through Covered CA, the state… Continue Reading →

Columns ACA, AHIP, insurance, rate increases
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Open Enrollment for Covered California

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

You can lead a horse to water…..and we all know the rest. That is a bit of what Covered California, the individual health insurance market place is experiencing these days. A recent Press Release from Covered California announced that an… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Covered California, insurance

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
3

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
2

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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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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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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