As of 2014, the Affordable Care Act, sometimes called Obamacare, requires that non-grandfathered health insurance coverage offered in individual and small group markets, both inside and out of the Health Insurance Marketplaces, offer a standard package of coverage known as “essential health benefits.” Click the link above for more details.
The Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a partnership between Pennsylvania and the Federal Government that provides health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, yet too little to afford private coverage. Click the link above for more details.
WebMD is the leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and data. It provides credible health information, a supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review. Click the link above for more details.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is committed to helping you live a healthier life. Their site offers a wealth of information and tools to manage both your coverage and, more importantly, your health. You can find health insurance plans for individuals, families, and the Medicare-eligible. Their resources also include guidance to find a healthcare provider that’s right for you, resources for research on health topics, and much more. Click the link above for more details.
Gateway Health Plan is a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care plan. Additionally, Medicare Assured serves those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Click the link above for more details.
The AAPC is the nation’s largest medical coding training and certification association for medical coders and medical coding jobs. Their site contains various educational and networking resources, as well as news and blog. Click the link above for more details.
The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarships to primary care providers and students for serving at NHSC sites in communities with limited access to healthcare. Currently, over 9,600 NHSC clinicians provide care to over 10 million Americans. Click the link above for more details.
