[quote=ocrenter] . . . Here’s the top 10 plans in California:
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of NorCal (HMO)
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of SoCal (HMO)
Western Health Advantage (HMO)
Health Net of California (HMO/POS)
PacifiCare of California (HMO/POS)
Blue Shield of California (HMO/POS)
Anthem Blue Cross (HMO/POS)
CIGNA HealthCare of California (HMO/POS) Aetna Health of California (HMO/POS)
Ventura County Health Care Plan (HMO)
*POS stans for point of service, or your classic PPO plans. . . [/quote]
I’d highly recommend Aetna Advantage PPO. I currently have a HDHP version of it but have also had low-deductible versions (when my premium was employer-paid). I’ve had two minor billing glitches which both got straightened out. Preventative care is 100% covered.
Hint: make sure you ask your dr to write your prescription for “generic,” (if avail) as brand-name drugs can be VERY pricey on this plan, depending on what it is.
Another hint: I’ve had co-workers and friends who have died due to misdiagnosis and/or too many hoops to jump through for care and not enough time on (or off) the books to play the waiting game. All were with “Kaiser” HMO.
