HealthInsurance2014
Useful links for me:
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Employee-only share of the total premium for dependent cost is definitely above 8/9.5% https://www.coveredca.com/faqs/SHOP/dependent-coverage.shtml#2
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This calculator was pretty accurate for the price of insurance through CoveredCA for our situation http://healthedeals.com/health-care-reform-calculator
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Here is the most accurate calculator, straight from CoveredCA https://www.coveredca.com/shopandcompare/#calculator
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Once you have coverage, find a doctor (actually, you should reverse that order but I didn't know so...) http://www.healthpocket.com/
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Specialist in international health, medical and life insurance cover for the expatriate community. http://www.intl-medical-insurance.com/
And that's pretty much it. Got the last problem squared away by being schooled by an Anthem customer service rep (PPO plans don't have PCP's, oops).
Current status:
- Charlotte, Maryann and Jobay: GCHP through MediCal, insurance has taken effect, PCP chosen, appt made for when they get back.
- Jodi: Bought through CoveredCA, paid 1st premium to Anthem, waiting for membership card, will make appointment when she gets back.
- Micah: Employee provided insurance, changed PCP, made an appointment for Jan 22 (Thu) 6pm, after faculty meeting.
Woo!