by Barbara Kempen | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the key provisions of the Inflation Rescue Act which was implemented last month will help Medicare policyholders to lower drug costs. Medicare will have the right to negotiate prices for prescription drugs for the first time since Congress enacted a...
by Barbara Kempen | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Inflation Reduction Act was Signed into Law! Recently, President Biden marked the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into regulation. The IRA is noteworthy health care, tax, and climate change policy provision that incorporates arrangements to broaden the expanded and...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although this is higher than last year’s 1.8% increase, it is lower than the national average rate increase of 10% (based on 13 states that have so far filed their rates). There is some good news such as the entrance of Aetna into El Dorado, Fresno, Kings,...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the employer-employee relationship after the effects of the pandemic on everyone’s physical, mental, social, and financial lives. With employers having more consideration for the health of their employees, many...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 6, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance
Wedding season is in full bloom from early spring to fall. Planning your wedding and a future together is a time full of excitement, love, and joy. Marriage is a wonderful union of two people who intend to spend the rest of their lives together. A healthy marriage...
by Barbara Kempen | May 23, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and health insurance benefits. Many Californians became eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid, and have stayed on Medi-Cal while the pandemic continues. Even if your income is now above...
by Barbara Kempen | May 17, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 graduates! With graduations in full swing, now is the time to start seriously planning for your future. One important subject to consider is your health and, with that, your health insurance. Are you starting a job that offers...
by Barbara Kempen | May 12, 2022 | CalSavers, Retirement
Starting in June, any California employer with 5 or more W-2 employees will be required to offer a qualified retirement plan to their employees. California introduced its own affordable retirement plan called CalSavers last year which is a Roth Individual Retirement...
by Barbara Kempen | May 11, 2022 | COVID-19, Preventative Care
Any health insurance plan regulated by the Affordable Care Act offers 10 essential health benefits, including free preventative care. What exactly is preventative care? It is care that helps detect and prevent serious illness. Everyone should be taking advantage of...
by Barbara Kempen | May 4, 2022 | HSA
In 2023, there are major increases to the HSA or Health Savings Account contribution limits. An HSA or Health Savings Account is a tax-advantaged investment account that can be withdrawn from for qualified medical expenses tax-free. The funds you deposit into an HSA...
