by Barbara Kempen | Mar 12, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Long-term Care, Long-Term Care Insurance Brentwood, Preventative Care, Santa Monica Life Insurance
Although the American population is aging rapidly, Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance is held by only about 1 in 30 Americans and approximately 7% of adults over the age of 50. Studies show that someone turning 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 12, 2024 | Life Insurance, Life Insurance Brentwood, Life Insurance for Single Moms, Life Insurance Pacific Palisades, Life Insurance Santa Monica
International Women’s Day was recently observed on March 8th. Women make up the 51% of the entire United States population and 56% of the US labor force. Despite their significant representation in government, women still face challenges about the wage gap;...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 11, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Special Enrollment Period
The Federal Poverty Level ( FPL) is a benchmark to assess individuals’ and families’ income levels relative to the federal poverty threshold. In California, health insurance premiums frequently adapt positively based on income in relation to the FPL....
by Barbara Kempen | Feb 16, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Dental Insurance, getting married, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Member Benefits, Special Enrollment Period
Starting February 1, 2024, the Annual Open Enrollment Period ends and the Special Enrollment Period begins. During the Special Enrollment Period from February 1st to October 31st, 2024, anyone seeking to enroll in or change their existing health insurance must have...
by Barbara Kempen | Nov 13, 2023 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Member Benefits, Open Enrollment, Special Enrollment Period
Optum and St. Joseph Providence Health will terminate their health maintenance organization (HMO) agreements with Anthem Blue Cross effective January 1, 2024. As a result, Optum and Providence Health will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Pathway...