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Category: ACA and Policy, Cost of Healthcare, Health Insurance

What to Know for 2022 Health Plan Enrollment

It is the busiest time of year in the health insurance world. And it might be time to review or change your coverage. Read more

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Category: Health Insurance

Help in a Scary World

I recently had the real privilege to meet some of our Medicare members in person. Mr. Jimmy, who you’ll meet in this video, is a Blue Cross member who had a harrowing experience.
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Category: Cost of Healthcare, Government Programs, Health Insurance

Misunderstood Medicare

Today, more than 50 years after it was signed into law, what we call “Medicare” may be the most misunderstood program the government has. Since the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare plan members begins Oct. 15, and because Congress is looking really hard at changing Medicare right now, I thought this was a great time to review a few things about the program. Read more

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Category: ACA and Policy, Cost of Healthcare, Government Programs, Health Insurance

Could This Be the Best Time for Health Insurance Ever?

It’s been my job to watch the health insurance market since I joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana in 2004, and it sure has changed a lot. A LOT! Read more

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How Many “Angels” Do You Know?

I’m constantly amazed at how often in my nearly 60 years people have shown themselves capable of quiet, unheralded, rich generosity. Sometimes you have to look very closely to see it, but it’s always restorative. Read more

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Category: Health and Wellness

Getting Distracted: COVID-19, Delta and Hurricane Ida

I was minding my own business, really. Just sitting in the living room at home, oh about August 1977, watching the first preseason week of NFL football and just starting to get into a game, when Dad came through… Read more

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