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 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 | Mar 11, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Special Enrollment Period
The Federal Poverty Level ( FPL) is a benchmark to assess individuals’ and families’ income levels relative to the federal poverty threshold. In California, health insurance premiums frequently adapt positively based on income in relation to the FPL....
