Overwhelmed by Open Enrollment?

During the next few months, the open enrollment process will begin and it can be an overwhelming process for anyone. Determining if you want to keep your current plan or switch providers is an important decision since it determines the health care coverage you and your family will receive for the next year.

If you have children, it is important to choose a plan that gives your child access to specialized pediatric care. Children and adults are different and so are their health care needs. Many children’s illnesses are rarely seen in adults or affect kids differently, so when a child needs care, choose a doctor and hospital specifically trained to handle children’s health care.

When reviewing plans, here are some things to consider if your child should ever need care in a hospital:

Board-certified pediatric specialists
Support for parents and families
Transitioning from adult to pediatric care

Open Enrollment Tip

During open enrollment, a helpful tip to consider is to first choose a hospital you would want your child to receive care at and then select a physician affiliated with that hospital.

Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach provides specialized pediatric care for children and young adults, with conditions ranging from common to complex - as well as maternity care for expectant mothers - all under one roof. Only five percent of all hospitals are children’s hospitals, making them unique not only to children’s health care needs in the community, but across the region.

It also is part of the MemorialCare Health System, which means that all of the adults in your family will have their entire plan of health care covered as well.

Choosing a health plan and physician associated with Miller Children’s ensures your child will receive the specialized care they need.

For a referral to a physician associated with Miller Children’s, call 800-MEMORIAL.