NEWS

Press Releases

• $9 million Health Net Ruling Has Deep Implications for Providers, Agents & Consumers of Health Insurance
  Health Net, one of California's largest for-profit insurers, was recently ordered to pay $9 million to a cancer patient whose health insurance policy was canceled while being treated for her condition.



• State Assembly Passes ABX1 1 Bill (December 17, 2007) : JANUARY 28, 2008 IN COMMITTEE; FAILED PASSAGE
  This proposed act creates a “framework” for health care reform. Supporters hope to qualify the proposed initiative for the November 2008 ballot. We will pass along additional details as warranted.



• Department of Managed Health Care fines Health Net for not disclosing bonus program for employees considering cancellation of health policies (November 17, 2007) Click here for more information.



• A Perspective on the UN-der Insured (October 2007)
  Click here for more information.

• UnitedHealth Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Sierra Health Services (signals major development in NV market) (March 12, 2007)
  UnitedHealth Group and Sierra Health Services, Inc today announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. Click here for more information.



• A detailed summary of the Governor’s healthcare proposal is provided for your possible reference. Click here to view the document.
• December 20th, 2006 - HSA Bill Signed (Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006)
• August 11th, 2006 - PacAdvantage has announced it will no longer provide access to health insurance offerings
• August 1st, 2006 - CA Department of Insurance reaffirms the importance of Ethics
• January 31st, 2006 - Cautionary report issued on dangers of Health Savings Accounts
• January 9th, 2006 - Insurance Agency develops database-driven client file repository