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KNOWLEDGE CENTER

 

Here you'll find informational blog posts, links, and resources that will empower you with knowledge to improve your health and security.
On this page, we seek to provide you with the best information concerning health care & health insurance options in Santa Barbara County. 

 
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Need help finding a provider or have questions about how your policy works? Feel free to give us a call at (805) 687 - 3225 and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have!

 
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TELEMEDICINE

did you know you can talk to a healthcare provider through your smartphone? 

Explore the links below to find out how you can talk to a doctor from the comfort of your own home! 

 

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Health care terms

Think of this post as your Insurance Terminology Dictionary...if you'd like to learn more about the terms we use to describe different aspects of Healthcare Insurance, click the button below to read our blog post!

EASe education

Need help understanding how to use Ease, our online Enrollment portal? Click the link below to go to their Youtube page and watch a variety of instructional videos for both Employers and Employees that will show you how to best use this invaluable onboarding platform. 

How it works

Want to learn more about how you and your Insurer share costs? Download our informational PDF to get more information and to read a few key Health Insurance Terms you should know. 

 
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Take a moment to check out our blog!

Our hope is to present updates in fresh, bite-sized and easy to understand terms that leave you feeling empowered and equipped to better navigate the health care world. 

 
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Consolidated Appropriations Act – Required Rx DC Reporting
Consolidated Appropriations Act – Required Rx DC Reporting

As a Health Plan Group Administrator, you likely have received an email communication from your medical insurance company.

Cottage Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Contract Termination
Cottage Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Contract Termination

News is starting to spread about an upcoming contract termination by Anthem Blue Cross with Cottage Health systems effective March 1, 2024.

COBRA ELECTION OPTIONS
COBRA ELECTION OPTIONS

WHAT HAPPENS
TO MY INSURANCE WHEN MY EMPLOYMENT ENDS?

End of Public Health Emergency (PHE) & Medi-Cal Redetermination
End of Public Health Emergency (PHE) & Medi-Cal Redetermination
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Benefits Administrators Make At Open Enrollment
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Benefits Administrators Make At Open Enrollment

After our last post about employee open enrollment missteps, it seems only fair to discuss the biggest bloopers by benefits administrators!

The 5 Biggest Mistakes In Benefits Open Enrollment
The 5 Biggest Mistakes In Benefits Open Enrollment

There is so much to learn in this space for the average employee, so please use every resource your employer provides.

Federal Price Transparency & Consolidated Appropriations Act
Federal Price Transparency & Consolidated Appropriations Act

As July 1, 2022 approaches, so does the first phase of the new Transparency in Coverage rules. In this first phase, insurance carriers and plans are required to make machine-readable pricing files publicly available.

The ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer Coverage
The ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer Coverage

Financial assistance to buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces is primarily available for people who cannot get coverage through a public program or their employer.

ARPA Individual Subsidy Changes: June 2021
ARPA Individual Subsidy Changes: June 2021

People who have individual policies with Covered California may have noticed a recent reduction in their monthly premium. This was the result of a new provision under the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

ARPA Preliminary Guidance, Dependent Care and Other Highlights from the ARPA, New ARPA COBRA Subsidy
ARPA Preliminary Guidance, Dependent Care and Other Highlights from the ARPA, New ARPA COBRA Subsidy

Updated news! Congress has passed and President Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). There are three big changes for employers to note…

 

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