Dads Drive Growth in California’s Paid Family Leave Program
WEBOct 27, 2023 — About 119,300 California men took paid family leave for bonding in the state’s fiscal year that ended at the end of June, up by 19%, or nearly 20,000, from 2020, according to California’s Employment Development Department. The number of women taking state leave for bonding has held relatively steady at roughly 150,000 since 2019.
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
WEBJan 26, 2022 — The No Surprises Act covers all privately insured people in employer-sponsored and individual/family health plans. Medicare and Medicaid already protect their enrollees against nasty billing surprises. The new federal law, which is largely in sync with California’s, bans balance billing for nonemergency care by out-of-network providers at in ...
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WEBCalifornia Reports 2 Cases Of Bird Flu In People: California health officials reported two confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in Central Valley dairy workers on Thursday afternoon.These are the first two cases of bird flu identified in California. There is no known link or contact between the two cases, health officials said.
Trump Is Wrong in Claiming Full Credit for Lowering Insulin Prices
WEBJul 18, 2024 — Sanofi, “ Sanofi Capping Its Insulin to a $35 Out-of-Pocket Costs in the U.S.,” June 1, 2023. Stat, “ Biden and Trump Are Fighting To Claim Credit for $35 Insulin. It Was Actually a Pharma Giant’s Idea,” June 13, 2024. The White House, “ FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Cap on the Cost of Insulin Could Benefit Millions of Americans ...
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance - California Healthline
WEBNov 22, 2023 — In 2023, a 60-year-old man buying a $165,000 policy would typically pay about $2,585 annually for a policy that grew at 3% a year to take inflation into account, according to a survey by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, a nonprofit that tracks insurance rates. A woman of the …
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
WEBOct 26, 2020 — The appointment may be through your in-network provider or a telehealth company your insurer contracts with, such as Teladoc, Doctor On Demand or MD Live. You can also contact one of those companies directly for a medical consultation if you don’t have insurance, and pay between $75 and $82 for a regular doctor visit.
Medi-Cal Enrollees: Here’s How to Verify Your Eligibility
WEBMay 5, 2023 — Help is available. You can call or visit your local Medi-Cal office to update your personal information or ask for assistance. The Department of Health Care Services (www.dhcs.ca.gov) lists on its website all county Medi-Cal agencies, with addresses, phone numbers, and links. You can also call Medi-Cal’s help line (800-541-5555).
New California Law Offers Fresh Protection From Steep Ambulance …
WEBNov 6, 2023 — Under California’s new law, patients can expect to save an average of nearly $1,100 per emergency ambulance ride and over $800 per nonemergency ride in the first year, according to a legislative analysis conducted earlier this year. Health plans will be required to pay ambulance operators the rates set by county authorities, which the study ...
Californians Without Health Insurance Will Pay A Penalty — Or Not
WEBDec 11, 2019 — Subscribe to California Healthline's free Daily Edition. If you aren’t covered and owe a penalty for 2020, it will be due when you file your tax return in 2021. The penalty will amount to $695 for an adult and half that much for dependent children. Some people with higher incomes instead will have to pay 2.5% of their income, which could make ...
Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You …
WEBOct 20, 2023 — Older adults have reduced energy reserves. With advancing age, hearts become less efficient, lungs transfer less oxygen to the blood, more protein is needed for muscle synthesis, and muscle mass and strength decrease. The result: Older people generate less energy even as they need more energy to perform everyday tasks.