by Barbara Kempen | Mar 25, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans, Medicare
If you live in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, or Brentwood and are over 55, you may have noticed a growing trend: even financially stable individuals are increasingly choosing Bronze health plans to keep monthly premiums manageable. At first glance,...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 25, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Special Enrollment Period
Each year, the federal government updates the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). These guidelines help determine eligibility for many public assistance programs. In California, the FPL plays an important role in health coverage eligibility. It helps determine whether...
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 | 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...
