by Barbara Kempen | Feb 7, 2022 | Life Insurance
Half of all Americans do not carry life insurance. Maybe the association with death and the overestimating of the cost of life insurance are keeping so many Americans away from considering buying life insurance. I prefer to call life insurance risk insurance, as you...
by Barbara Kempen | Jan 11, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Tax Credits
Covered California will begin to send out the 1095 B and 3895 tax forms in the 3rd and 4th week of January. When you file your taxes later this year, you will need to make sure that you have your 1095 tax document which will be distributed by either Covered CA...
by Barbara Kempen | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
By now, you should have received your health insurance subscriber ID card. Be sure you register your insurance card online, which allows you to easily find doctors who are in your health plan’s network, review your benefits, view your claim history and make your...
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,...
