Covered California FAQs for Physicians The SFMS and CMA have compiled responses to some of the most commonly asked questions physicians and health care providers may have about Covered California. October 29, 2013 Covered California, Health Care Reform, Physician Resource California health benefits exchange, ACA, 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 »
ACA Employer Coverage Mandate Postponed Until 2015 The Obama Administration announced Tuesday that it would delay until 2015 the requirement that all employers with more than 50 full-time employees provide health insurance to their workers or pay fines. July 3, 2013 Health Care Reform, News ACA, employer coverage mandate, Affordable Care Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
ACA Loophole Could Force Physicians to Cover Care Costs A loophole in the Affordable Care Act could force California physicians to cover the full cost of certain health care services. Under the ACA, families who obtain subsidized health plans through Covered California have a 3-month grace period before the policy is cancelled if they fail to pay their premiums. However, insurers are responsible only for paying claims during the first month of that grace period. May 24, 2013 Health Care Reform, News Affordable Care Act, Covered California, ACA 0 0 Comment Read More »
Four Key Questions for Affordable Care Act A quick look at how the Affordable Care Act will impact consumers, employers, states, and health care providers. February 13, 2013 Health Care Reform ACA, Obamacare, Affordable Care Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
