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Margaret R. Beck

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Internet Myths Bring Back Disease Once Eradicated

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Margaret R. Beck

A recent episode of “Madam Secretary” takes us through an exercise of how the “anti-vaxx” movement might play out. Two children are infected with measles following a trip. Both fall gravely ill, but eventually recover, however one has complications that… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News
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Too good to be true, YEP it probably is! Medicare Fraud can be a problem

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Margaret R. Beck

“Busy Brain” nights when I simply cannot shut off my brain to go to sleep may cause me to turn on the TV for some mindless program that will hopefully, put me to sleep. In the process, I will be… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News
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Hospital Pricing Transparency

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Margaret R. Beck

I have continually lamented the fact that there is little transparency in health care pricing. One favorite example is to ask “If you went into Costco, filled your cart and were expected to pay whatever they charged, would you?” You… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News

Missed Open Enrollment? Not yet

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

Open enrollment for individual policies is not over. If you apply before Jan. 15, your effective date of coverage will be Feb. 1, 2019. Historically, Covered California has extended the last deadline, but as of this writing we have no… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story insurance, Margaret R. Beck
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Additional Help for Wildfire Victims

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

Once again our neighbors and friends may be suffering the effects of wildfires and may need help. Medical issues are particularly difficult for those who have evacuated and may not have their medications or only a small supply. Respiratory illnesses… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story insurance, Margaret R. Beck
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Insurance Terms You Should Know

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

As we get into open enrollment for individual health insurance, Medicare Part D Drug plans, and many group insurance plans, it’s probably a good idea to review some important terms. Deductible – the dollar amount an insured individual must pay… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News

Donut Hole is Closing in 2019

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription Drug benefits is starting soon. It runs from October 15 through December 7. Enrollments and changes will be effective 1/1/2019. Medicare Part D is the program that provides prescription drug benefits to seniors… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News

Where do you go in the event of a health crisis?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

That often depends on the source of your health insurance. If insurance is provided through an employer, you may turn to the Human Resources Manager. Often the crisis will entail taking time off work to attend appointments for self or… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News
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Short Term Health Plans Gone

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

Those of us that work in highly regulated industries have a love-hate relationship with the regulating authorities. When we see problems we find to be egregious we want the regulators to step in. Otherwise, we want them to stay out… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News
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Negotiations between Blue Cross and Dignity Health

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Margaret R. Beck

Negotiations are always tricky, aren’t they? We are hearing so much in the news these days about “making deals” and having difficulty doing so. So why should health care be any different? Our office received this notice recently. “Anthem Blue… Continue Reading →

Columns, Health & Fitness, Lead Story anewscafe.com, licensed insurance agent, Margaret R. Beck, Redding California News

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