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Health Insurance Renewal Season Is Almost Here
As we head into the final months of 2026, it’s time to start preparing for 2027 health insurance renewals. Covered California members can begin renewing or changing their plans starting October 1, 2026, while Open Enrollment officially begins November 1. For 2027,...
2027 California Health Plan Benefits: What Is Changing?
When shopping for health insurance, it's easy to focus on one number: the monthly premium. But for 2027, Californians should pay equally close attention to what happens when they actually use their health insurance. Covered California has released its 2027...
Health Net Is Leaving California’s Group Health Insurance Market: What Employers Need to Know
California employers received significant health insurance news: Health Net, a Centene company, is exiting the commercial small- and large-group health insurance market. If your company currently offers Health Net coverage, don't panic. Coverage is not ending...
School’s Back! 7 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy & Organized
Back-to-school season can bring mixed feelings. We are happy to return to a routine, but wonder how summer went by so quickly. And with our current California heatwave, it certainly doesn't feel like summer is over yet! Here are 7 helpful tips to start the new school...
Medicare Part D Changes in 2027: What You Need to Know
You may have seen recent headlines suggesting that Medicare Part D is ending or that prescription drug premiums will skyrocket in 2027. Fortunately, neither is true. Medicare Part D is not going away. However, an important temporary government subsidy that helped keep...
Covered California Announces 9.9% Average Rate Increase for 2027
Covered California has announced the preliminary health insurance rates for the 2027 individual and family market. The statewide average rate increase will be 9.9%, which is lower than the projected national average of approximately 14%. Some states,...
IRS has released the 2027 HSA Contribution Limits: What you need to Know
Health insurance premiums continue to rise, and many Californians are looking for ways to lower their monthly costs while still protecting themselves from unexpected medical bills. One option worth considering is a Health Savings Account (HSA)-compatible health plan....
Just Married? How Marriage Qualifies You for Health and Life Insurance Changes
June has long been known as wedding season. Across Los Angeles, from beach ceremonies in Santa Monica and Malibu to elegant celebrations in Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, thousands of couples are beginning a new chapter together. Between planning the wedding, taking...
Health Insurance After Graduation: What You Need to Know
Graduation is an exciting milestone. Whether you're finishing high school, college, or graduate school, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and important life decisions. Between job hunting, moving to a new city, or starting...
Supplemental Accident Coverage: Protection Beyond Your Health Plan
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Across California, families head to the beach, take road trips, barbecue with friends, go hiking, biking, boating, or simply enjoy a long holiday weekend outdoors. Unfortunately, Memorial Day Weekend is also...