by Barbara Kempen | Aug 27, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Prescription Drugs
You may have seen recent headlines suggesting that Medicare Part D is ending or that prescription drug premiums will skyrocket in 2027. Fortunately, neither is true. Medicare Part D is not going away. However, an important temporary government subsidy that helped keep...
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 | 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...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 21, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Uncategorized
As we move closer to 2026, Covered California has released its updated standard benefit designs for all health plan tiers. These designs outline the core structure of every plan offered through the marketplace, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 20, 2025 | Benefits Administration, Dental Insurance
Why is Dental Insurance Important?Did you know that people without dental insurance are more likely to experience serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes? Dental-related problems account for over 2 million emergency room visits annually, underscoring the...
by Barbara Kempen | Feb 21, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Dental Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Although it might take some time to set up your free preventative exam with your in-network doctor, it is well worth taking advantage of this benefit. Most preventive care visits are scheduled between two to three month in advance, so start scheduling your preventive...
