What can Anthem customers — past and present — expect in terms of the company’s recent data breach? Anthem, Inc. has said it would take about 10-14 days to determine who was affected by the breach. Once those impacted have been identified, the company will begin notifying them via mailed letters and possibly emails. The company has also said it would provide credit monitoring and identity protection services free of
Anthem Data Breach
We have just become aware that Anthem, Inc., the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is the victim of a highly-sophisticated cyber attack. Anthem has informed us that its member data was accessed, and information about our clients could be among the data. We are working closely with Anthem to better understand the impact on its members. Here is what we do know: Once Anthem determined it
Can I Still Sign Up for 2015 Health Insurance?
Yes! Open enrollment for 2015 health insurance runs until February 15, 2015. This means you can purchase a new individual or family health insurance plan — for any reason — until that date. Once open enrollment ends, however, you will not be able to purchase 2015 individual or family coverage unless you have a qualifying event. Effective Dates for 2015 Health Insurance The date your 2015 coverage is effective depends
Access to Health Insurance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Individuals
Prior to 2014 and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), you may have found it difficult to access affordable and comprehensive health insurance. You may have even been denied coverage altogether due to a pre-existing medical condition. But did you know that the new law establishes significant protections for LGBT individuals, making health insurance more accessible than ever before?
King v. Burwell — Will the Supreme Court Do Away with Subsidies?
If you live in Virginia, an upcoming Supreme Court decision may have you wondering if your health insurance subsidy is in jeopardy. Last year several lawsuits were brought against the government challenging the authority of the IRS to distribute health insurance subsidies to people who buy their coverage on the federal exchange (aka healthcare.gov). The issue was whether or not the language in the Affordable Care Act — which refers
How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect my Taxes?
Have you started thinking about filing your 2014 taxes? April 15 may be a few months away, but this year — the first year the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in effect — filing taxes will be more complicated for millions of Americans. That’s because certain provisions of the new law — namely, penalties and subsidies — will be reconciled at tax time. If you got health insurance through your
Anthem Extends Open Enrollment Deadline for Jan 1, 2015 Coverage
If you are looking for health insurance with an effective date of January 1, 2015, we have some good news! Anthem has extended its deadline to buy 1/1 coverage until December 31, 2014. The extension applies to Anthem’s off-exchange plans. Enroll with Anthem BC/BS If you are interested in securing a January 1 start date with Anthem, please don’t delay. Virginia Medical Plans offers two easy ways to apply: 1
Buying Health Insurance Effective January 1 2015 – What You Need to Know
Can I Still Get Health Insurance Effective January 1, 2015? The answer is maybe. Although the deadline has passed for most people to secure 1/1 coverage, an exception is made when a qualifying event triggers a special enrollment period. One such qualifying event is the loss of minimum essential coverage. If your current 2014 policy is a pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plan (one which was in force and you renewed
Meeting the Dec 15 Deadline to be Covered by January 1, 2015
While we are closing in on the DECEMBER 15 DEADLINE to purchase JANUARY 1 COVERAGE — Please use our QUICK GUIDE to get started on enrollment right away. We are available by phone to help (703-707-8270 or 1-888-396-2341). Our email boxes are overflowing, so please — do not use email! Follow the steps in the guide to determine first if you will be eligible for a subsidy. From there,
Buying 2015 Health Insurance – Exchange or No Exchange?
Open Enrollment for 2015 health insurance has begun! You may be wondering — EXCHANGE or NO EXCHANGE? Should you go through your state’s health insurance exchange (in Virginia, the federal marketplace) or purchase coverage directly from a carrier? The good news is, whichever route you choose, Virginia Medical Plans can help, as we are an authorized broker both on the exchange (in Virginia and DC), and off the exchange for
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