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St. Valentine’s Day Fiasco

Posted by admin On January - 31 - 2010 No Comments »

It was fortunate that Ed Nolan and his family had purchased a health insurance plan dealing with emergencies from a California Health Insurance agent, or else an ill-fated seafood feast could have had even worse consequences.

[ How to cook your own Fish & Chips ]

It was St.

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In January 2010, the Aetna Foundation announced its plans for community grants for the year 2010 and beyond. Grants from the Aetna Foundation will now be focused on three issues, with a priority given to the rising incidence of obesity in the US.

Aetna and the Aetna Foundation give millions of dollars in grants every year, but the 2010 announcement is of particular interest because it may signal a change of direction for the health insurance industry with regard to obesity.

The Health Insurance Industry and Obesity

The health insurance industry’s interest in obesity is hardly surprising–the financial stakes are huge. Acc

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Acupuncture helps taxman relax

Posted by admin On January - 25 - 2010 No Comments »

Max Decimale, a certified public accountant, had California Health Insurance agent Matt Lockard to thank for suggesting monthly visits to an acupuncturist as a prudent use of his coverage, in order to relieve stress.

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If you’re considering individual health insurance coverage, you have to do some comparison shopping to find a plan with the right benefits and price to fit your needs. You’ll find there are many plans available to choose from: lower-cost basic benefit plans, more comprehensive benefit-rich plans, HSA-compatible plans and short-term temporary plans. How do you know what’s right for you?

This is the first of three blog posts focusing on helping you assess your needs so you can make a sound decision. First, you’ll want to answer the question “What health benefits will I use?” so you’ll have an idea of how much coverage you need in a plan.

It helps to break the question down into smaller parts:

  • Do I need to utilize PPO network doctors and hospitals?
  • How often do I or other covered individuals visit a primary doctor?

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Go fish, cast wild

Posted by admin On January - 17 - 2010 No Comments »

When six old friends headed to a trout stream near Yosemite, Pete had no idea that he’d be hooked instead of a trout. But because of a timely prior visit to a California Health Insurance agent, the point of this painful fishing yarn turned out to be the one that got away. 

Fishing Accident!!

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When California Health Insurance agent Matt Lockard sold two individual child plans to a family in Ventura, he never would have guessed how a kaleidoscope could be the root of all evil. 

The Coakleys were refugees from Malibu Beach.

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