Kaiser Permanente For All Your Medical Needs
Kaiser Permanente claims to be the nation's leading integrated healthcare organization. According to information from the Kaiser Permanente
website, located at https://newsmedia.kaiserpermanente.org, the company features a nonprofit health plan, has headquarters in Oakland, Calif., and has been in business since the 1930s. Participation in the plan is largely through employer-driven membership though membership without a corporate sponsor is also allowed.
Kaiser Permanente
got its start with industrial healthcare plans designed for shipyard, steel mill and construction workers, but opened its doors for general enrollment in 1945. According to the company website, there are three main components to the Kaiser Permanente health system - Kaiser Permanente Health Plans, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Permanente Medical Groups. All are nonprofit organizations. The health plan draws from the hospitals and medical groups to provide comprehensive health care benefits for specific regions of the United States.
There are nine states, and Washington, D.C., currently being served by the Kaiser Permanente network. California, where Kaiser Permanente got its start and continues to maintain headquarters, is at the top of the list in membership. Other states served by Kaiser Permanente include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia and Washington State.
Instant quotes are among the features at one of the Kaiser Permanente websites (www.kaiserinsurance.com). The site is easy to navigate and begins by asking you to select your state. Once you've accomplished that, you're prompted for your zip code to see if coverage is offered in your area. You're also directed to a live person for additional information, if you prefer a more personal touch with your insurance quote. In addition to individual health insurance plans, group plans are also offered on these web pages. You can quickly find information about a particular plan as well.
For a look at one of the Kaiser Permanente facilities, check out the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara website at www.kaisersantaclara.org. Among the features of this site is a virtual tour of the facility, including the OB/GYN virtual tour of the Labor and Delivery department. Each of the sites dedicated to the Kaiser Permanente facilities includes information on that particular site, including calls for volunteers and health care professionals in that area.
While the program is still only available in limited areas of the country, the Kaiser Permanente system of healthcare plans, facilities and professionals seems to be growing. If you live in one of the states that currently offers services, you might want to consider Kaiser Permanente as you shop for insurance plans and services.
