Millions Qualify for Health Insurance Subsidies and Don’t Even Know It

Healthinsurance.org

With larger subsidies available and new carriers entering the marketplace, this year’s open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act plans will be a welcome surprise to many American consumers, healthinsurance.org said today. “For millions of Americans, this will be an open enrollment period unlike any other,” said Louise Norris, a licensed broker and analyst for … [More]

Boosters Authorized for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines

Arizona Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services is welcoming a federal government decision authorizing booster shots from any of the three COVID-19 vaccines now available. “Booster doses are safe, free, highly effective, and widely available around Arizona,” said Don Herrington, the department’s interim director. “If you are eligible for a booster, we recommend you take advantage … [More]

Valleywise Health Creates Videos in 11 Languages to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation among Refugee Communities

Valleywise Health

As an Arizona leader in refugee care, Valleywise Health has launched its latest COVID-19 video series for refugee communities. Recently, educational videos on COVID-19 vaccines were produced in 11 languages to increase vaccine awareness, reduce misconceptions and reduce hesitancy to receive vaccine in Arizona’s growing refugee community. “There is tremendous … [More]

Bright HealthCare Announces Affordable Health Plan Options in Maricopa County

Bright HealthCare

Bright HealthCare announced its affordable health plan options for Maricopa County individuals, families and Medicare recipients as many Arizona residents are reviewing their health plan options for the upcoming year. Individuals and families who purchase health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) marketplace will be able to choose their plan starting Nov. 1 … [More]

City of Phoenix Begins Vaccination Incentive Program

City of Phoenix

​The city of Phoenix will offer vaccine incentives after the City Council approved a pilot program to increase vaccination rates in underserved communities. The city,  partnering with its clinical health care vendors, began offering 100 dollar gift cards to individuals who become fully vaccinated through city sponsored vaccination events. A  full course of the vaccination … [More]

YAM Worldwide Founder Offers Employees Major Incentive to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine & Flu Shot 

inbusinessPHX.com

During a company-wide Zoom meeting, Bob Parsons announced he would not be making vaccines mandatory for the employees of his YAM Worldwide portfolio of companies, instead offering a rich incentive. Globally, YAM Worldwide has more than 1,150 employees and each of them are eligible for a $1,000 bonus if they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and receive a flu shot.     “We are … [More]

How Fostering Healthy Workplace Habits Can Improve Employee Wellness and Retention

by Dr. Tara Ostrom

I see it all the time, far too often. As patients bring in their bottles of medication as part of their annual wellness visits, bottles and bottles of medications fill up my counter, and I can’t help but think that some of this is preventable. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that the Medicare eligible population is disproportionately affected … [More]

Key Insights and New Tools for Employers in This Year’s Open Enrollment

by Jeff Kirke

Each year, employers reevaluate the best solutions for healthcare coverage. Of course, this year looks a bit different with employees requesting more flexibility than ever before. A company’s health insurance package could even deter a qualified job candidate from accepting an offer or prevent an existing employee from staying. Open enrollment was also extended for 2021, giving … [More]

New Individual Market Health Insurance Plan Introduced in Maricopa County

Medica

Medica announced a new health plan option for individuals and families in Maricopa County. The plan, Medica PinnacleSM, is the result of a relationship between Medica and Arizona Care Network, Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Care Network in the Phoenix area. By teaming up, the organizations have created an insurance plan for individuals and families focused on getting the … [More]

Complimentary COVID-19 In October at Multiple Locations Valleywide

Easy Testing

Easy Testing is announcing their continued partnership with Maricopa County to offer free COVID-19 testing for the Maricopa community at the following locations and dates: LAVEEN, AZ WHERE: Laveen Education Center ADDRESS: 5001 W Dobbins Rd #9733, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 DAYS: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday TIMES: 10am – 1pm DEER VALLEY, AZ WHERE: … [More]