Consumers who want to join a sharing ministry should check to make sure the sharing ministry plan is right for them the same as they would for Obamacare plans. Many sharing ministries either have a waiting period or do not cover pre-existing conditions, for example. Many (if not all) have specific criteria for things they will not cover. These include claims such as drug addiction treatment, sometimes even out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
Author: Devon Herrick
The FTC wants to Know if Middlemen Increase Drug Prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is opening an investigation into the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs have been in the hotseat for quite some time. Executives from the largest PBMs were recently called to testify before Congress to explain whether their business practices lead to higher drug prices. In the latest inquiry, the FTC announced it will require the six largest PBMs to provide a range of information and business records on operations.
Is it OK for Apple and Walmart Associates to be on Medicaid?
The CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan recently blogged about walking into an Apple store in downtown Los Angeles and discovering the sales associate who assisted him was a client. L.A. Care is a purveyor of both Medicaid managed care plans and Obamacare plans sold on the Covered California health insurance marketplace. He was aghast when the sale associate said she was covered through Medi-Cal, the California Medicaid program.
Who Does the AARP Represent?
The AARP, the legendary advocacy for seniors aged 50 and above, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years for its marketing partnerships. Much of AARP’s revenue comes from licensing its name and logo to sell a wide range of goods and services targeted to seniors. The AARP is undoubtedly a senior advocacy, but it is also a marketing juggernaut that sells insurance.