by Barbara Kempen | Jan 16, 2026 | Tax Credits, Tax Filing, Tax Penalty
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to remind you about the importance of IRS Form 1095-A, a key document for anyone enrolled through Covered California. What Is Form 1095-A? The 1095-A is a federal tax document issued by Covered California. It...
by Barbara Kempen | Jan 16, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Register
By now, you should have received your new health insurance ID card for 2026. Please take a moment to register your card online. This will allow you to: Find doctors and specialists in your plan’s network Review your benefits and claims Make your monthly...
by Barbara Kempen | Nov 28, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, IRMAA, Medicare
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional charge that some Medicare beneficiaries must pay on top of their standard Part B and Part D premiums. This surcharge is based on your Modified Adjusted Gross...
by Barbara Kempen | Oct 23, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? A Health Savings Account (HSA) works much like a “medical IRA.” It’s a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) pay for qualified medical expenses. Significant changes...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 21, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Uncategorized
As we move closer to 2026, Covered California has released its updated standard benefit designs for all health plan tiers. These designs outline the core structure of every plan offered through the marketplace, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and...
