Helpful Healthcare Links: April 23, 2015

Doctor Hand Showing A Blank Smart Phone Screen AppOur helpful health care links focus on two hot topics in health insurance this week– Customers of L.A. Care Covered can now pay monthly premiums in cash at more more than 680 locations via their smartphones and a plan to establish a private insurance exchange for low-income residents. Both are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!

Californians Can Now Pay Cash For Health Insurance At 7-Eleven

The largest publicly run health plan in the nation, L.A. Care, will allow customers who do not have traditional bank accounts to pay their health insurance premiums with cash.

Medicaid Expands In Other States, But Not Florida

The Florida Senate has proposed a plan that would accept federal funds under the Affordable Care Act to establish a state-run private insurance exchange for low-income residents.

P.S.–TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

ObamaCare has added an extra enrollment period that will take place from March 15 – April 30, 2015.

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What Is Your Biggest Health Care Pet Peeve?

Portrait of young, lost, stressed, going nuts, looking crazy.While moving through the health care system, you have likely experienced some positive experiences and some not-so-positive ones.  So, I’m curious.  What is your biggest health care pet peeve?

Choose all that apply from the options below and leave a comment on this post with your answer(s).  If you don’t see yours listed here, write it in the comments.

1.  Long wait times in doctors’ offices

2.  Time with doctor is rushed or too short

3.  Health care practitioners don’t show enough empathy

4.  Dealing with the insurance company

5.  Having to get referrals

6.  Prescription costs

7.  Finding the right specialists (knowing where to go)

I will post this question on Facebook and share the compiled results.  I’d love to know your pet peeves.  

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3 Easy Steps To Choosing A Health Insurance Plan

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