Foul-Up Means Thousands On State Exchange Surprised By Higher Premiums
By Emily Bazar
January 19, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Covered California sent the wrong subsidy information to insurers, who charged most consumers less than they really owed. Now they have to pay up.
New Rules to Limit ‘Death Fees’ For California Medicaid Enrollees
By Emily Bazar
January 9, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Medi-Cal’s controversial program to go after your assets when you die will be significantly curtailed, but some enrollees could be hit by new claims.
Some GOP Congress Members Could Pay Politically For ACA Repeal Vote
By Emily Bazar and Ana B. Ibarra
May 5, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Some political analysts and community advocates say members of California’s Republican congressional delegation, which voted unanimously for the House bill, could be haunted at the polls.
Trump’s Immigration Ban Fuels Fear For Young Doctors Whose Jobs May Be In Limbo
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez
February 2, 2017
KFF Health News Original
With announcements of placements in residencies expected in March, medical education groups and hospitals say they’re unsure how to proceed.
Immigrant Health Care Under A Cloud Of Uncertainty
By Emily Bazar
December 5, 2016
KFF Health News Original
With Trump headed for the White House, many immigrants in California are worried not just about their legal status but about their health care options.
No Immediate Changes To Your Obamacare Coverage
By Emily Bazar
November 28, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act, state officials and advocates say Californians’ health plan is safe for now.
Reducir el shock del Obamacare
By Emily Bazar
October 28, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Con los grandes aumentos en las primas que se avecinan, la flexibilidad al elegir un plan de salud puede ser la clave para proteger su bolsillo.
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Cuidado con los tratamientos con células madre no aprobados
By Emily Bazar
October 10, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Advierten sobre sitios de internet que publicitan tratamientos “curativos” con células madre porque no son terapias aprobadas por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de Estados Unidos (FDA).
Beware Of Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments
By Emily Bazar
October 10, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Pricey and unproven therapies that sound too good to be true probably are.
Covered California resuelve lío de embarazo
By Emily Bazar
October 5, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Oficiales en el mercado de seguros estatal dicen que han arreglado su sistema de computación para frenar el traspaso de mujeres embarazadas de bajos ingresos al Medi-Cal sin su aprobación.
Covered California Resolves Pregnancy Snafu
By Emily Bazar
October 5, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Officials at the state exchange say they have fixed their computer system to stop switching some low-income pregnant women into Medi-Cal without their approval.
In House Majority Leader’s Calif. District, Many Depend On Health Law He Wants To Scrap
By Pauline Bartolone and Emily Bazar
December 5, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Some of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s constituents fear his vow to repeal Obamacare now and replace it later could rob them of coverage.
Aseguradoras pueden insistir en asesoramiento antes de pruebas genéticas para el cáncer de seno
By Emily Bazar
September 13, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Médicos y aseguradoras coinciden en que si la mujer tiene un historial familiar de cáncer de seno, debería hacerse un examen genético. En lo que no se ponen de acuerdo es en lo que debería ocurrir antes.
Conseguir listas de médicos correctas
By Emily Bazar
September 6, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Bajo una nueva ley, usted puede tener un reembolso si se le cobró tarifas fuera de la red después de ir a un proveedor médico que estaba en la lista de la red de su plan de salud.
Getting Doctor Lists Right
By Emily Bazar
September 6, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Under a new state law, California consumers could get money back if they were charged out-of-network prices after going to a medical provider who was listed in their health plan’s network.
¿Puedo permitirme conservar a mi doctor?
By Emily Bazar
August 4, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Covered California dice que la mayoría de los consumidores pueden evitar el aumento de dos dígitos en las primas el próximo año si buscan la mejor oferta. Pero los inscriptos, ¿están dispuestos a cambiar de planes si eso significa cambiar de doctores?
Can I Afford To Keep My Doctor?
By Emily Bazar
August 4, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Covered California says most consumers can avoid double-digit premium hikes next year if they shop around. But will enrollees be willing to switch plans if it means having to change doctors?
What Do Covered California’s Big Rate Hikes Mean For You?
By Emily Bazar
July 19, 2016
KFF Health News Original
We answer some key questions to help consumers make sense of the news about large premium increases in the state’s Obamacare exchange.
Inaccurate Provider Lists A Major Barrier To Care, Study Finds
By Emily Bazar
July 8, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Research published in Health Affairs shows that new patients were able to get an appointment with a primary care doctor less than 30 percent of the time.