Health CareNevada Insurance Regulators Are Crafting New GuidelinesApril 9, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneNevada insurance regulators are coming up with guidelines to make sure health insurance works for people – and they want your feedback. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAsk Emily: More Time To Avoid The Obamacare Tax PenaltyApril 8, 2014Another in a series of Q&A columns answering consumers’ questions about the Affordable Care Act.
Health CareMedical Interpreters Bill Up For Consideration AgainApril 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFor the second time in a year, California lawmakers will consider a bill that would create a medical interpreters program. The bill’s backers say circumstances are different this time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMore Than 400,000 Signed Up For Covered California In MarchApril 3, 2014 | Katie OrrMarch was the busiest month yet for Covered California, the state’s health care exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMedicare Reimbursement Rates Increased to Help Rural California Doctors and PatientsApril 3, 2014This week, President Barack Obama signed into law a bill that includes a special provision boosting Medicare reimbursement rates for California physicians in 14 counties.
Health CareHealth Insurance Agents Grapple With Healthcare ChangesApril 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe open enrollment season under the federal health law has been a busy time for insurance agents in California. But many brokers are not seeking out the business. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Public Schools To Stock Allergy InjectorsApril 2, 2014A bill that would require all California public schools to keep emergency supplies of allergy medication injectors on-site has cleared the Senate Education Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePatients Win About Half the Time They Challenge Denied Health Care ServicesApril 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneMillions of people have signed up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. New rules ensure no one can be denied insurance, but there is no guarantee that all services will be covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.