[StBernard] Medicare packages

[Westley Annis]

I don't know exactly what you mean when you say "limited options" but I can
tell you that no medical insurance provider anywhere in the country can sell
a policy that doesn't offer the minimum coverage as required by Obamacare.
Coverage above and beyond that is up to them and they can offer different
coverage packages to different area of the country by state and
county/parish.  So, if they're selling it, then it must be meeting the
federal requirement.

I don't think Ocshner managing a hospital facility has anything to do with
their meeting federal law requirements on the options they offer in their
insurance packages.  The two are separate issues.

-----Original Message-----
Would also like to know why BlueCross has such limited options for people
(under 65) in St Bernard who purchase as individuals? 
 
The rep from BlueCross had a list of other options if we lived in Jefferson
or Orleans.  One option was an Ochsner Blue Cross option, which was much
more affordable.  
 
IF Ochsner becomes involved in the St Bernard Parish Hospital, will we have
more health care options?