by Barbara Kempen | Aug 15, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Tax Credits, Tax Penalty
Covered California has released its 2026 rates, and for Los Angeles County – Southwest (Region 16), the average increase will be 10.0%. That’s close to the statewide average of 10.3%, but the real concern isn’t just the rate change—it’s what could happen if Congress...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 20, 2025 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, LA Tragedy
Understanding the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and Its Impact on Health Insurance in California The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is a benchmark for assessing individuals’ and families’ income levels relative to the federal poverty threshold. In California, health...
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 | Sep 27, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Open Enrollment
Navigating Your Health Insurance Options for 2025 As we approach the last quarter of 2024, we’re excited to help our clients secure the best health insurance options for the coming year. Covered California’s Renewal Season kicks off on October 1st, and...
