October 1 will see major rate increases by both Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
Blue Shield will average 18.2% increase but some age groups may experience rate increases as high as 50%!
Anthem Blue Cross will average 14% with a max rate of 20% increase.
Interesting article from today's Sacramento Bee.
In addition, Anthem Blue Cross has currently blacked out all individual and family health plans for new enrollments on 9/23 and after to replace the current plans with newer, PPACA-compliant plans. I have heard rumors that we may see the end of lower-deductible versions of some plans in favor or high and very high deductibles to offset preventive benefits and childrens guaranteed-issue.
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