Tag: Health

  • Covered California Running Relatively Smoothly Compared To HealthCare.gov

    By Kenny Goldberg California’s online health insurance exchange celebrates its one-month anniversary on Friday. So far, Covered California is faring much better than its federal counterpart. The Covered California website had some glitches in its first few days of operation. But things have been running fairly smoothly since then. Officials say they’ve had more than…

  • Second Opinion: What If My Income Increases After I Sign Up for Obamacare?

    Shelley operates an art business out of her home. Her income varies year-to-year, so she wants to know what happens if she qualifies for health premium assistance at the start of the year, but not at the end of the year. | Video Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A…

  • Second Opinion: What If I Get Sick Before My Obamacare Coverage Starts?

    Diane Matsumoto has helped her friend sign up for an affordable health plan through Covered California. But that doesn’t mean her friend can start scheduling check-ups. What happens between October and January? | Video Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the…

  • Mid-City Charter Schools Among 39 Campuses in Traffic Pollution Danger Zone

    Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Joel Hoffman Along major roadways that connect the sprawling limits of San Diego County, 39 schools lie within 500 feet of smog-filled traffic corridors, a distance that air-pollution researchers believe significantly increases the risk of pediatric asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Click here for a map of the schools Below…

  • No Need for Haste in Signing Up for Covered California

    By Kenny Goldberg Some consumers have encountered long wait times and other glitches on Covered California, the state’s new online health insurance exchange. But officials say there’s no need for people to panic. Officials at Covered California admit there were some problems with their website and call centers during the first week of October. But…