Open Enrollment for Individuals and Families
Each fall, thousands of Northern Californians have the opportunity to shop for health insurance for themselves or their families. It’s the only time of the year—other than when special circumstances permit—when individuals and families are able to select new coverage.
Network Update: San Francisco and East Bay Areas
Sutter Health Plus offers large group employers, small-business owners, and individuals affordable health plans that provide access to a network of high-quality providers. As of Jan. 1, 2021, Sutter Health Plus will have a comprehensive network that includes more than 1,500 PCPs, 5,300 specialists, and many other healthcare providers.
Three Things Small Businesses Should Look for in a Health Plan
In this article published in the Sacramento Business Journal, Silicon Valley Business Journal, and San Francisco Business Times, Rob Carnaroli, Sutter Health Plus Vice President of Sales, discusses trends in the health plan marketplace and how employers should shop around.
Kicking the Nicotine Habit
Did you know that nicotine, the main chemical in tobacco, is just as addictive as heroin or cocaine? When tobacco is used to deliver nicotine—whether by inhalation, through cigarettes and vaping, or smokeless products, like chewing tobacco—it can result in cancer, emphysema, stroke, and heart disease. Although quitting smoking and other nicotine habits can be one of the most difficult things to do, it can also be an important step toward enhancing the length and quality of a person’s life. Within two weeks of quitting smoking, most withdrawal symptoms disappear and the body begins repairing itself. If you are ready to quit the nicotine habit, help is available.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health with Sanvello
At Sutter Health Plus, we believe a person’s total wellbeing incorporates their overall physical health with their emotional and mental health. Many people today are struggling with our current reality—whether it is missing friends and family, sleepless nights, a lack of physical connectedness, family difficulties, or caring for others. With these circumstances, on top of the stresses of everyday life, it’s more important than ever to take care of your mental health.