New California PPO Ratings Help Consumers Compare Health Insurance
December 07, 2009 13:49 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - December 7, 2009) - For the first time, Californians have access to a report card rating PPO health plans in the state. The 2010 Edition of the PPO Health Care Quality...
Resources for Californians With Health Insurance Plan Problems
November 23, 2009 15:11 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - If you have a problem with your health insurance plan, there are steps you can take to get the service you need. California's Office of the Patient...
What Every Californian Should Consider When Choosing a Health Plan
November 16, 2009 18:09 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - During open enrollment, the Office of the Patient Advocate can provide resources to help you select the right health plan for yourself and your...
Confused by Your Medical Bill? Asking Questions Can Save You Money
October 05, 2009 16:29 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - October 5, 2009) - Medical bills can be very complicated and, in some cases, they can also be inaccurate or incomplete. California's Office of the Patient Advocate...
New HMO Ratings Released by State of California Show Dramatic Differences in Health Plan Performance, Patient Satisfaction
November 20, 2008 14:24 ET | California Office of the Patient Advocate
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2008) - For the first time since the State of California began issuing its Health Care Quality Report Card eight years ago, a health plan received four out...