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...
by Barbara Kempen | Feb 20, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, getting married, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, LA Fires, LA Tragedy, Special Enrollment Period
Starting February 1, 2025 the Special Enrollment Period begins. During the Special Enrollment Period from February 1st to October 31st, 2025, anyone seeking to enroll in or change their existing health insurance must have had a so-called “qualifying life...
by Barbara Kempen | Jan 23, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Celebrating Women, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, LA Fires, LA Tragedy
Tragedy often strikes when you least expect it. Many of my clients, as well as myself, have faced the devastating loss of all our possessions in the LA fires. Homes, cars, everything we owned—gone in an instant. However, we are grateful to be safe, surrounded by...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 25, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
What You Need to Know Covered California has released its preliminary health plan rates for 2025, revealing an average rate increase of 7.9%. Despite various challenges such as higher health care usage, increased pharmacy costs, rising care expenses, and labor...
by Barbara Kempen | May 23, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Have you considered the importance of prioritizing your team’s well-being by proactively addressing critical illnesses within your workplace? Imagine your team as a crew sailing toward shared goals. But what if a storm—a critical illness—threatens their journey?...
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 17, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, negotiations between insurance carriers and healthcare systems are critical for ensuring patients have access to the care they need and premiums they can afford. However, recent events have highlighted the challenges and...
