Anthem Blue Cross Submits New Rates

Recently Anthem Blue Cross submitted their new individual rate requests with the California Department of Insurance and Department of Managed Health Care. The increased rated that were submitted are on average 14% higher than the previous rates. These increases do not include the automatic aging increases. If you include the aging, then the average increase is 19.9%.

These new rates are pending approval and if approved would be effect starting Sept. 1st, 2010 for all individuals under the age of 65.

If you are looking to save some money on your health insurance, maybe now is a good time to search for a more affordable health insurance plan. Especially if you are going to have a 20% increase in your premium this year. Let us help you find you a new plan with another carrier that isn't raising their rates by 20%.

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Why Do I Need Health Insurance?

Health insurance is something that everyone needs. But what if I'm healthy? Do I still need health insurance? Yes! You can not predict the future and you never know when something may happen to you. Health insurance is a very simple concept to understand. You pay a little bit each month to protect yourself against the unknown cost of a major accident. What happens if you break your angle while paying softball with your friends? How much could that cost? Thousands or tens of thousands.

Besides the reasons why you need it and should have it. Effective in 2014, the Federal Government is going to require you to have it. If you don't get it, they will penalize you on your taxes each year until the fines get so large it would cheaper to just pay for the insurance.

Did you know that most applicants can get affordable health insurance in California for less than $100/month if you're under 40 years old.