Covered California is moving aggressively to address quality of care issues via its new contracts with health insurers. Most contract provisions go into effect for the years 2017-19. The changes include a system for identifying and penalizing health care providers who provide substandard care. "We are creating a market that rewards quality over quantity and moves health reform forward in an impactful way," Covered California ... (More)
Blue Shield tops enrollment
February 10, 2016 Leave a Comment
For the first time in three years, Blue Shield of California leads enrollment in the state's insurance exchange while Oscar, a closely watched newcomer, experienced a slow start. The Covered California exchange said it won’t release enrollment figures by company until later this month, and insurers declined to share specifics until then. But interviews with industry officials indicate some insurers, such as Blue Shield and Molina ... (More)
Young adults make strong showing
February 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
Covered California's youth movement continued for the 2016 enrollment, with young adults consisting of about 37 percent of signups, the state Obamacare operation said. That compares with 29 percent vs. the first open-enrollment period. Overall, more than 425,000 consumers signed up for health care policies, Covered California said Feb. 4. That number will change as consumers have several more days to complete their applications ... (More)
Covered Cal gives stragglers a break
January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment
Once again, California's Obamacare operation is offering wiggle room for those who haven't managed to complete their insurance signups before the end of open enrollment. Consumers who begin the enrollment process -- or even make an appointment with an adviser -- are being given until midnight Feb. 6 to complete their applications. A similar extension was offered last year. "Covered California knows that health care coverage is too ... (More)
Minority push in final days
January 27, 2016 Leave a Comment
Covered California marked the final week of 2016 open enrollment by reaching out to minorities. The state Obamacare operation enlisted the help of lawmakers and community health care pros to encourage lower-income Californians to sign up for coverage by Sunday, Jan. 31. Sen. Ed Hernandez, who chairs the Senate Health Committee, participated in a Covered California conference call Jan. 26. Hernandez and Covered California chief ... (More)
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