The More Money to See Your Doctor, the Less You’ll Go, Even if you Have a Chronic Condition Such as Diabetes or Heart Disease

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle, Resources

According to the American Diabetes Association those with deductibles, both low ($1,000-$2,400) and high (greater than $1,000/$2,400) had a significant reduction in visits to both their Primary Care Doctors and Specialist- this decrease in service is especially pronounced for those with lower incomes. Those with chronic illness are the last …

Major Problems of Repeal without Replacement

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle, Resources

The Senate has taken a major step to unhinge the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through Budget Reconciliation. Budget Reconciliation can be passed by a simple majority and cannot be filibustered; in favor of Republicans who hold 52 of the 100 seats. On Saturday, January 14th, House Republicans voted 227-198 and …

10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions 2017

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle

2017 is here and it’s time to start working on your New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s setting personal goals for your health and wellness or setting financial goals for your work life, every New Year’s resolution is a valuable part of your overall wellbeing. At Benefit Packages, our team works …

From the Founder: Repeal & Replace Healthcare 2017

CA Medicare Announcement

With the advent of the Trump Administration, the future of the Affordable Care Act looks bleak at best. Unfortunately, the promise of both affordability and choice of doctors while hopeful fell short for most. A large portion of the new rank of insured are now on Medi-Cal, as the eligibility …

5 Ways to Destress Now

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle, Resources

How do you feel stress? For some it may be a rapid heartrate, brain fog, anxiety, panic or fear, but for others stress can make you feel like you are invincible and that you can’t stop working or producing. Stress can be a wicked disorder that makes you feel productive, …

Medicare is Making Fundamental Changes in the Way Doctors Get Paid That Will Affect Your Health Care

CA Medicare Announcement, Resources

In 2015, President Barack Obama signed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, or “MACRA.” MACRA represents a major change in how doctors will be paid for treating Medicare payments. The ultimate goal of MACRA is to shift from the current fee-for-service model to ‘performance’ and ‘composite scores’ based on …