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Physicians: Please Spread the Word About Covered CA Open Enrollment!

December 2, 2014 Dear CMA Member: Last year the California Medical Association (CMA) and many of our physician members across the state were part of the biggest expansion of health insurance coverage since Medicare 50 years ago — an expansion effort led by Covered California. California truly did make history — reducing the number of uninsured in our state by 3.4 million and reducing the rate of the uninsured from 22% to 11% (the largest decrease in the nation). California’s physicians play a vital leadership role in communicating with their patients about ...

June 25 Seminar: Covered California Tips for All Physicians

Covered California Tips for All Physician Practices • A Seminar for All Physicians on Wednesday, June 25, 5:30pm–7:30pm Get Timely Information at This Free Seminar: Verify and Document Patient Eligibility Identify Qualified Health Plans in the Exchange Understand the “Grace Period” Know When to Collect Deductibles From Patients Answer Patient Questions Easily and Efficiently Use CMA Economic Services for Members WHERE: Barnhart Cancer Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, 769 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911 WHEN: June ...

Surviving the Second Month of Covered California

Surviving the Second Month of Covered California As of January 15, Covered California reports that more than 625,000 individuals have enrolled in exchange plans. With that figure expected to grow by the end of the 2014 open enrollment period, it is critical that physicians and their staff know what to expect. To help answer some of the more common questions, the California Medical Association (CMA) offers this second tip sheet to help physicians survive the second month of Covered California. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS TIPSHEET Click Here to Download CMA's Surviving ...

CMA Updates Exchange Toolkit to Reflect Key Developments

From CMA's December 16, 2013, CMA Alert In February, CMA published a comprehensive toolkit on Covered California: "CMA’s Got You Covered: A Physician’s Guide to Covered California, the State’s Health Benefit Exchange." The guide has been updated to reflect key developments in the exchange including the grace period, how plans are building their exchange networks, how to check physician participation status on the Covered California website, and steps physicians can take if they disagree with their participation status in the exchange plans. The toolkit is available free to members only at ...

Covered California Webinar for Physicians on December 19

Covered California Webinar for Physicians on Thursday, December 19, 12:00pm–1:00pm Need clarification on Covered California, and how to inform your patients of their options? Join the webinar, presented by Kena Burke, CMA Foundation Covered California project manager, on Thursday, December 19 at noon. This will be a real-time webinar, with opportunities to get answers to your questions. Click here to register. For more information, email Barbara.Mandel@SDCMS.org. ADDITIONALLY … Would You Like Covered California Consumer Materials for Your Office Waiting Room? Call (858) 300-2789. SDCMS Foundation staff can provide training for your office staff ...

CMA Optimistic as Covered California Opens

California’s Health Benefits Exchange offers access to health insurance as implementation of the Affordable Care Act moves forward. Sacramento — As Covered California, the state’s Health Benefit Exchange, opened today, California Medical Association (CMA) physicians remain optimistic. Throughout the healthcare reform debate, CMA strongly advocated for affordable access to care for California’s uninsured and for an expansion of health insurance coverage. “CMA has long supported access to health care for all patients,” said Paul R. Phinney, MD, CMA president. “Today marks a positive inflection point in our nation's commitment to access ...

Physician Resources for Contracting With Exchange Plans

The following information and resources will help prepare practices for contracting with health plans that are participating in Covered California, the state’s health benefit exchange. Current CMA Resources 1. CMA’s Got You Covered: A Physician’s Guide to Covered California, the State’s Health Benefit Exchange. This resource is free for members and includes the following: Background and overview of the ACA and the exchange. A discussion of the exchange participation eligibility, essential health plan benefits, and timeline for implementation. Clarification of physician’s rights ...