| Who has the best rates for California medical | | | | Aetna also offers great rates and coverage all |
| insurance? This question gets asked all the time! | | | | together. While typically Aetna's rates are slightly |
| While you should never buy insurance based on | | | | higher than the Blue's companies they definitely |
| price alone this article will break down who has | | | | offer the best coverage of the three. All of |
| the most completive rates in California. | | | | Aetna's plans come with first dollar preventive |
| First of all let's start off with the lowest rates. | | | | care benefits. They also have a number of |
| Anthem Blue Cross by far has the cheapest | | | | deductibles, co-insurances, office visits options, |
| priced plans in California. But they also have some | | | | preventive care coverage and prescription |
| of the most expensive. Anthem offers more | | | | benefits. Aetna a nationwide company offering |
| plans to California residents that any other | | | | only PPO and HSA's on the individual market gives |
| insurance company. HMO's, PPO's and HSA plans | | | | you the most bang for your buck! |
| are all available from Anthem. With a wide variety | | | | Rounding out are list would be Health Net, Kaiser |
| of plans and coverage Anthem has something for | | | | and PacifiCare. While all of these companies offer |
| every budget. | | | | great coverage and number of different plans |
| Next on the list is Blue Shield of California. Blue | | | | option's their rates tend to be much higher. When |
| Shield also has some great rates. They also offer | | | | seeking new coverage the easiest way to find |
| HMO's, PPO's and HSA plans with a wide variety | | | | out what company fits your need best is by |
| of deductibles, co-insurances, office visits options, | | | | contacting an independent broker from California |
| preventive care coverage and prescription | | | | who specializes in California Medical Insurance. |
| benefits. While Shield offers great benefits on | | | | They can help you narrow your search down and |
| most plans the co-insurance clause on some plans | | | | verify what plans are accepted by the hospitals |
| are slightly lower that other carriers, because of | | | | and doctors in your area. |
| this difference their rates are pretty competitive. | | | | |