I just got health insurance from kaiser in California for $120 a month and for the first month I got charged an extra $65 for RETROACTIVE DUES and Charges other than the $120. can anyone tell me what this charge is and is it a monthly charge? Thanks..jason

Jason, this is a little game that HMO's play with customers! They're charging you extra, because when you signed up for health insurance it cost 120 for your class/age/group?
And while you were sleeping they raised their rates and now they want you to pay the extra amount, and you'll be getting a bill raising your 120 to 152.50 a month. 65 divide 2 - 32.50 or 32.50 more per month - 120 & 32.50 - equals 152.50! I would call and ask if this charge will be ongoing or one-time!