Tag Archives: Health Insurance Plans

Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, Health Insurance Costs Less

At Regency West, we help you explore assistance opportunities and find a plan that fits your needs. In this post, Covered California details how, thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, many Californians qualify for quality health insurance at a free monthly premium. More financial help is available than ever thanks to the American Rescue Plan and

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5 Things to Consider When You Shop for Health Insurance

At Regency West, we help you explore assistance opportunities and find a plan that fits your needs. In this post, Covered California breaks down how to find the best health plan based on those needs.   Choosing a health plan is an important decision for both your well-being and your wallet. It is critical to consider all of your options in order

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Health Insurance Tax Credits, Deductions and Other Financial Help

At Regency West, we help you explore assistance opportunities and find a plan that fits your needs. In this post, Covered California explains how to take advantage of financial help and avoid tax penalties when enrolling for health insurance. When the government wants to encourage you to do something, they often offer you a tax credit. Examples include everything from buying

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Buying Health Insurance for 2023

At Regency West, we help you explore assistance opportunities and find a plan that fits your needs. So what’s changing in health insurance for 2023? With added options, expanded access to Medi-Cal, and even more financial help, Covered California shares tips on how getting health insurance has never been this affordable.  As you’re getting ready to buy health insurance for 2023, it’s a

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How To Curb The High Costs of Employee Turnover

More than half of the U.S. working population is employed by a small business. However, employee turnover keeps many of these businesses from lasting for the long run. How can your firm reduce employee turnover? First, understand the direct and indirect costs of losing an employee. Exact expenses vary by industry and job position, but here are estimates from the Center

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Will You Lose Your Health Insurance Under Trump?

After the 2016 election, pundits on all sides swore, “We’re out of the prediction business.” The same declaration should be made for anyone involved in healthcare policy — because while commentary abounds on the future of health insurance under President Trump, nothing has been confirmed. In March, Republicans put together a bill to “repeal and replace” Obamacare. However, until actual legislation gets

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Can’t Decide Between Health Insurance Companies? Compare Plans Here!

It’s that time of year again! Open Enrollment, the annual period in which you can sign up for a health insurance plan for 2018, runs Nov. 1, 2017 to Jan. 31, 2018 in California. This window is your only chance to sign up for 2018 healthcare coverage. (Exceptions will be made, however, for those who qualify for Special Enrollment). So now’s the time

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HMO, PPO, EPO, Or POS — What’s The Best Option?

In 2017, Blue Shield will be the only insurance carrier in California to offer a PPO. Blue Cross offered PPOs in 2016, but next year they’ll convert the majority of their PPO plans to EPOs. By 2018, it’s likely that zero carriers will offer a PPO. How do these changes impact you? Which plan should you choose? We’ll compare each plan type

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