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June sharing

June 2023 Healthcare Trends & Happy 4th 🎆

I am writing to you from Tel Aviv, where I am here with my family, some friends, and my children; celebrating some summertime moments: Father's Day, New Moon in Gemini, Summer Solctise, Juneteenth, International Yoga Day, and my birthday. Visiting Israel and getting a deeper dive into the Israeli healthcare system has always been eye-opening for me. Many of our clients are Hebrew speaking, and on many occasions, we are dealing with all of whom are extraordinary fathers. I hope they had a special happy Father's Day. I'm also remembering and honoring my father, who is up in heaven looking down on us. A man that never thought that health, healing, and wellness had to do with longevity and long life.

That alone taught me so much about the wholeness of healthcare, the potential of healing, and prolonging our life journey. So June is also celebrated as National Men's Health Month and National Safety Month in the United States. So together with healthcare professionals, health organizations, and government agencies, let's help the campaign to raise awareness about men's health issues and the importance of safety at home, work, and on the road.

In conclusion, the month of June has several notable characteristics related to healthcare, including men's health, safety, Alzheimer's and brain awareness, cancer survivorship, and health awareness campaigns, which aim to educate and promote better health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Imagine a world where the complexity of healthcare insurance is drowned by an interconnected ecosystem, making it affordable but also accessible and transparent but making us all happy and vibrant. I am working towards finding the best solution, and on this way to happiness, I will need your support and experience. So this end of the month, the beginning of summer, and just before a happy 4th of July, let's make that vision a reality.

May you experience a summer full of Sun, and may happiness and health will always shine upon us,

❤

Naama & the RightPlan Team

Employer's Section

The House Passes Bill to Ease ACA Employer Reporting Process

This bill modifies provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that require employers to prepare tax forms showing proof of minimum essential coverage (1095-B and 1095-C tax forms). This is some excellent news as it not only made the process of providing group employees benefits range difficult, it cost employers so much to process and submit; any improvement can be helpful -

Click here for more information: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3801

Oscar is leaving the health insurance market

This is an essential message for the individual market –Oscar is leaving the health insurance market.

Get ready – Your policy won't renew - cancellation effective December 31, 2023!

After careful consideration, Oscar has decided to withdraw from the California service areas for Plan Year 2024.

Oscar will continue providing coverage for services through the end of the calendar year.

For this transition to go smoothly, every insured must look into the best solution for the upcoming Open Enrollment 2024. We will work closely with you to ensure the continuation of coverage and solutions for all.

Some of the potential options:

• Covered CA – or Private - Blue Shield PPO, HMO, Anthem BC HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Health Net, Molina, L.A. Care

• Employer Options / Self-Employed and Employees Benefits

Please talk with your favorite providers to see which network will be available for them for the upcoming 2024.

Please get in touch with our team for further evaluation –

Medi-Cal Redetermination Toolkit

It is important you prepare for the Medi-cal redetermination. Here are some important points:

Make sure you have all the documents ready that are required for the redetermination
You should have all important links (medical and ancillary plan information, find a doctor)
Watch the Medi-Cal Redetermination Webinar Video

For more information: https://www.lacare.org/sites/default/files/files/la5089_mcla_renewals_provider_webinar_202305.pdf

Medicare – Senior 65+

Many people on Medicare need access to the most helpful, natural way to 360 degrees of healing. Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services can help you maintain good health positive mind, and heal from many injuries and operations. Check your Medicare coverage, as so many plans cover 20 combined visits per year at no cost.

Also please note that June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Here are some tips to boost brain health

https://www.aetnamedicare.com/en/compare-plans-enroll/medicare-advantage-dsnp-plans/brain-health.html

You don't have to be sick in order to take care of your health

Acupuncture has been around for almost 3000 years and has been known to originate in China. In the modern world, it is also used as a treatment method for multiple health issues. To find out more about it, please read this article.

Please note that every body is different and acupuncture may or may not be the best for you, so consult your doctor beforehand.

A tribute to our beloved Elayne Serrano

June 04 was National Cancer Survivor's Day, and we would like to remember our beloved Elayne, who passed away last August due to complications of cancer and a low immune system. She is always in our hearts, and we think about her daily.

We hope that all people going through this find the strength to fight on and can heal, and for those of you who have won it, you are the true superheroes!

Virtual First

As we envision the future of health and well-being, Anthem has launched Virtual First, a simple, powerful, whole‑health approach to better care in California. This new option prioritizes virtual care for greater convenience and lower costs and helps us become better-informed healthcare consumers.

Here are some of the features of Virtual First:

A digital-first care experience through the award-winning Sydney℠ Health app.

High-value curated networks at a higher discount than PPOs.

Integration between virtual care and in-person care providers through Health OS.

15–20% new and true cost savings compared to traditional health plans — but without the group access restrictions of other lower-cost models.

National Insurance Awareness Day

On June 28 it is National Insurance Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to the importance of insurance coverage. It serves as a reminder to be grateful to our insurance policies regardless of whether we are using them or not. If we are not using it – we are fortunate. It is a great reminder to take advantage of your 0 co-pay for the annual general check-up, Women's wellness exam, and Colonoscopy.

PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and it gives us all an opportunity to learn more about PTSD, so we reduce the stigma surrounding it, and so we can also support our loved ones who may be struggling with PTSD so they can seek the help they require. Awareness is the #1 step towards understanding and studying how traumatic events can be.

Father's Day

Another reason to celebrate this month – for all the incredible dads that support their families and loved ones – keep up as the masculine energy adds security and love to our lives.

International Yoga Day

On June 21, we celebrated International Yoga Day; a day dedicated to reminding us how implementing yoga in our daily routine can help bring about a positive and healthy impact on our health & lifestyle.

What we are reading

In June we celebrated a few more days a list of which is below:

National Running Day (June 07)
World Oceans Day (June 08)
National Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17)

Here is a list of articles that we thought would resonate with the above-mentioned days and their themes

These 11 benefits of running are actually backed by science

Running is one of the most popular exercises out there due to the ease of it being carried out almost anywhere and with no equipment or preparation. Read here to find out the many benefits of running.

The Importance of a Clean Ocean: the List of Reasons Why You Should Care

This article briefly explains the reasons why a clean ocean is important to encourage us to protect our oceans.

12 Sneaky Tips to Eat More Vegetables and Feel Your Best

Some of us, especially kids, do not like adding vegetables to our diet. But this article tells us easy ways to sneak more veggies into our day.

Summer Travel -

in style and in peace