Unraveling Health Insurance Plan Confusion

“It can be extremely overwhelming as an individual trying to navigate the insurance world, particularly the health insurance world. And there’s a lot out there,” points out Katie Amegin, Director of Payer Relations at Eisenhower Health. Ms. Amegin is quick to offer expert help in this podcast (audio) edition of Eisenhower’s Health Insights blog.

In addition to walking us through the various plan types and nuances—such as what to do if you are a seasonal visitor or live in homes you own outside of the area part of the year—Katie provides resources to help with Medicare Open Enrollment decisions, Medi-Cal and more.


Katie Amegin

In this Health Insights podcast (audio) blog post – Unraveling Health Insurance Plan Confusion – Amegin covers a lot of territory that can be pretty daunting, including:

  • Managed care plans
  • Medicare open enrollment
  • Commercial health insurance plans
  • Medi-Cal eligibility
  • Covered California
  • Out-of-network health insurance benefits
  • Eisenhower primary care 365 program coverage
  • Eisenhower’s Kaiser affiliation

If you feel like you need a PhD to decipher what’s what in health insurance plans and get the best options for your situation, this podcast can help by providing a framework to narrow down your choices. Two great resources that Ms. Amegin mentions in the podcast include:

  • HICAP Program – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (909) 256-8360 (for residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties)
  • Eisenhower Primary Care 365 Program (760) 360-3366

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – listen to this informative podcast, read the update to the community, and share this information with your friends and family, too. More great VIDEO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Video Library. Do you also enjoy AUDIO? Visit the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library as well for a wide range of healthcare information!

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