by Barbara Kempen | Feb 20, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Special Enrollment Period
Beginning February 1, 2026, the Special Enrollment window opens. From February 1 through October 31, 2026, individuals who want to sign up for coverage or modify their current plan must have experienced a qualifying life event within the previous 60 days. Listed below...
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...
