CalWORKS Benefits: What is the maximum amount you can receive and how can you receive it?

CalWORKS Benefits: What is the maximum amount you can receive and how can you receive it?

CalWORKs CaliforniaOr Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), is more than a welfare program – it’s a lifeline for eligible families facing financial hardship in all 58 counties in the state. Administered at the local level by county welfare departments, CalWORKs steps in when families are in dire need of immediate assistance, whether it’s for …

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Skyrocketing worker health costs have slowed, but they are already ‘glaring,’ advisor says

Skyrocketing worker health costs have slowed, but they are already 'glaring,' advisor says

Morsa Images | Digital vision | Getty Images Costs for some key elements of health insurance have slowed for workers in recent years. Although this slowdown is a positive trend, many workers likely still find current prices unaffordable, experts say. “Yes, it’s slowed down,” said Carolyn McClanahan, a physician and certified financial planner, and founder …

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As open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, here’s what you need to know for 2024

As open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, here's what you need to know for 2024

For millions of people, it’s time to compare benefits and prices and choose health coverage in the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplaces. Open enrollment for these plans began on November 1 and generally lasts until January 15, although this period is extended until January 16, 2024 due to a federal holiday. Enrollment has set …

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Are maternity-related expenses covered by health insurance?

Are maternity-related expenses covered by health insurance?

Maternity-related healthcare can be quite expensive, with costs ranging from tens of thousands to over a few hundred thousand dollars for a normal delivery, while a cesarean delivery can be much higher. This is where health insurance with maternity cover plays a crucial role in providing financial protection against such expenses. In this article, we …

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