by Barbara Kempen | Jun 9, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Graduation, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans, Special Enrollment Period
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...
by Barbara Kempen | May 15, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans
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...
by Barbara Kempen | May 15, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, Preventative Care, Retirement
The answer isn’t just “inflation.” A major shift in how healthcare is delivered is quietly driving up your Medigap bill — and most people don’t see it coming. average 10%- Part B premium increase for 2026 73% Rise in outpatient spending...
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 22, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Travel Insurance
As summer approaches, many of us are booking flights, reserving hotels, and planning long-awaited trips abroad. Many travelers overlook one important thing: travel medical insurance. You might be wondering:“If I already have health insurance, do I really need it?” The...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 25, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans, Medicare
If you live in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, or Brentwood and are over 55, you may have noticed a growing trend: even financially stable individuals are increasingly choosing Bronze health plans to keep monthly premiums manageable. At first glance,...
