by Barbara Kempen | Nov 12, 2021 | Benefits Administration, Group Health Insurance
Many small businesses and start-up businesses want to attract their employees with easy electronic employee onboarding, online benefits administration, and even payroll coordination. Solid Health Insurance Service is offering a complimentary electronic onboarding...
by Barbara Kempen | Nov 11, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance
Every year, small group health insurance carriers offer a special window for small businesses to start a small group health insurance policy with relaxed underwriting. This period is known as a Special Enrollment Period and starts on November 15th through December...
by Barbara Kempen | Nov 9, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California
Starting in 2022, we are seeing some positive changes to the Silver 70 plan benefits for both Covered CA & off-exchange (direct-to-carrier) plans. The Silver plans are the most popular plan selection of the 4 metal tier options (Bronze, Silver, Gold &...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 27, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance
In 2022, Anthem Blue Cross is expanding into more regions of California for the individual and family health insurance market. Anthem will be expanding into North Bay, Sacramento, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda & San Mateo. That means Anthem will offer...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 22, 2021 | Blue Shield of CA
In 2022, Blue Shield of California will have some major changes as well as expansions of some of their plans into new regions. Blue Shield will be expanding its Trio HMO network into Santa Barbara & Monterey for the individual and family market in 2022. In Santa...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 22, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California
As the annual Open Enrollment Period approaches this fall, there are some major changes to be aware of for your health insurance renewal. In 2022, Covered California ( Covered CA) premium rates will have a modest weighted average premium increase of 1.8% across...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 14, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, COVID-19
Keeping your information up-to-date is critical for many things and health insurance is no exception. As the renewal season for your health insurance starts October 1st 2021, it is important to make sure that your insurance carrier has the most up-to-date address,...
by Barbara Kempen | Aug 5, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Great news! Covered California just announced that its 2022 rate increase will be 1.8 percent for the individual and family health plans in California. This small increase is due to the American Rescue Plan which grants more financial help for California families....
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 11, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Graduation
As school graduation ceremonies are in full swing this summer, we want to congratulate the class of 2021 who have dedicated countless hours and resources to learn valuable subjects and skillsets which will hopefully translate into the real world with rewarding...
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 23, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Tax Credits
With the signing into law of the American Rescue Plan by President Joe Biden on March 11th, not only do most Americans receive stimulus checks, but many Americans also qualify for additional health insurance premium assistance through premium tax credits. In...