Blue Shield Opts-In Some Physicians to Exchange Plans Blue Shield is notifying physician practices that they were being automatically included in Blue Shield’s exchange plans, the Individual Family Plan (IFP) EPO and PPO networks. November 1, 2013 Covered California, News, Physician Resource Covered California, Blue Shield 0 0 Comment Read More »
Bicameral 'Doc Fix' Aims To Permanently Replace SGR The Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee released a summary of a framework for repealing Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The bipartisan draft framework is expected to cost less than a similar House bill (HR 2810) because it would freeze physician payments for 10 years, while HR 2810 would include 0.5% annual updates over five years. November 1, 2013 Health Care Reform, Medicare, News SGR, SGR repeal, sustainable growth rate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Physicians Renewing Licenses in October and November May Experience Delays The Department of Consumer affairs is currently transitioning to a new online licensing and enforcement system which may cause disruptions to services such as cashiering for both online and mail renewals. Consequently, the Medical Board of California encourages physicians whose medical licenses expire in October and November to submit renewal applications in advance. In doing so, they will avoid licensing delays that could affect their practices. October 22, 2013 CMA, News License Renewal 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California Enrollment Launch Beginning October 1, 2013, Californians have the opportunity to purchase health coverage through the state’s new health insurance exchange, Covered California. People without employer or government health coverage will have access to a wide range of health plan options and may qualify for financial support to help to purchase coverage. October 1, 2013 Health Care Reform, News California health insurance exchange, Covered California 0 0 Comment Read More »
Survey Reveals Confusion in California About ACA Insurance Coverage Recent survey finds that three out of four California residents who will qualify for federal subsidies to help them purchase health plans through the state insurance exchange incorrectly believe they are not eligible for assistance or do not know if they qualify for subsidies. SFMS to host educational luncheons in October to educate providers about the basics of Covered California and how to speak to patients about plan and eligibility. September 26, 2013 Covered California, News ACA, Affordable Care Act, Covered California, health insurance exchange 0 0 Comment Read More »
