New Policy for Release from Medi-Cal by Barbara Kempen | May 23, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered CaliforniaDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and health insurance benefits. Many Californians became eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid, and have stayed on Medi-Cal while the pandemic continues. Even if your income is now above...
Review & Update your Income Reported on Covered CA by Barbara Kempen | Apr 27, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered CaliforniaMany members enrolled in health insurance through the Covered California exchange accept premium assistance based on their income, age, zip code, and household size. If you are enrolled in health insurance through Covered CA, please make sure to do, at minimum, an...
Required Tax Forms for Minimum Essential Health Coverage & Premium Assistance by Barbara Kempen | Jan 11, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Tax CreditsCovered 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...
Major Changes to the ACA Silver 70 Plans in 2022 in California by Barbara Kempen | Nov 9, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered CaliforniaStarting 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 &...
What’s new with Covered California for 2022? by Barbara Kempen | Sep 22, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered CaliforniaAs 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...
Have you updated your Information with Covered California or Health Insurance Carrier? by Barbara Kempen | Sep 14, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, COVID-19Keeping 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,...
