Open Enrollment 2018
Posted: August 7, 2017
C.A.R. Group Health Plans renew January 1, 2018. We expect changes to medical and dental plans, as well as rate increases. We will publish new plans and rates on our website as soon as they are available. And, we'll send a renewal letter to current members via email in late October. Here are some of our expectations: Anthem group medical will continue to be available...
2018 Covered CA Rates
Posted: August 1, 2017
Covered CA issued their 2018 rate book today, showing an average 12.5 percent increase for next year. In addition, Covered CA cautioned that the may need to add an additional 12.4 percent surcharge on all Silver plans if the federal government takes away funding for Cost-Sharing Reduction payments. Anthem Blue Cross is withdrawing from 16 of California's 19 pricing regions. The remaining regions will be...
2018 Covered CA Rates to be announced Tuesday 8/1
Posted: August 1, 2017
Covered CA will release much anticipated 2018 rates at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. For 1.4 million Californians who bought insurance through Covered CA, and for millions of others who bought insurance on the individual market, the announcement is critically important. Will people be able to afford to keep their coverage? Will they have to find new coverage or drop to a lower metal tier? The...
Anthem Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in El Dorado & Siskiyou Counties
Posted: September 19, 2014
Alert: Help for members impacted by the Wildfires in the California counties of El Dorado and Siskiyou A state of emergency has been declared in some California counties due to the effects of wildfires in the area. There have been revised medical and pharmacy guidelines implemented to help our members in this area get the care they may need. The revised guidelines include: Affected members...
C.A.R. Health Plans Open Enrollment Extended
Posted: December 10, 2013
Due to the very high call volume and complexity of the current health insurance marketplace, we're pleased to be able to extend the C.A.R. Health Plans Open Enrollment to December 23rd. If you are a current C.A.R. plan member, you may make changes, add dependents, or add coverage at this time. If you are not a current policyholder, now is the time to enroll! You...