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California’s Healthcare Affordability Office Claims Power to Punish Overspending Hospitals
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (1064+ words) Noozhawk republishes news articles from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers. Its board last week adopted penalties for hospitals, physician groups and insurers that exceed state spending caps — among the strictest in the…...
Free Virtual Program Will Help Navigate Maze of Medicare
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (221+ words) Noozhawk Keep Local News Truly Local No corporate owners. No outside agenda. Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers. Our Community Needs Your Voice We’re grateful for your role in powering Noozhawk’s reporting....
Patients Opt For Higher Deductibles as Federal Tax Credits Come to an End
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (437+ words) Our Year-End Webathon is when we need your help most. Patients across the state are opting for health insurance plans with higher deductibles to reduce their monthly cost as federal subsidies appear to be coming to an end. Residents only…...
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1379+ words) If you've been meaning to contribute, now is the time. Noozhawk republishes news articles from KFF Health News on national and state health-related issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers. But government documents obtained by KFF Health News show the…...
A Ticking Clock: How States Are Preparing for a Last-Minute Obamacare Deal | Local News
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (1193+ words) Noozhawk republishes news articles from KFF Health News on national and state health-related issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers. One family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just found out their health plan’s deductible will jump from $800 to $20,000 next year. About…...
CenCal Health Announces New Medicare Advantage Plan | Your Health
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) CenCal Health has announced the start of CenCal CareConnect, a new Medicare Advantage health plan designed to make healthcare simpler for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. “However, this new plan is more than a regulatory milestone, it’s…...
What Does Loss of Medicaid Funding Mean for Local Planned Parenthood? | Local News
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (514+ words) Medi-Cal users can no longer use their health insurance at any Planned Parenthood centers as of Sept. 11. Planned Parenthood California Central Coast has six health centers along the coast in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. Nearly 70% of…...