Special Enrollment Period Extended in California through July 31st due to COVID-19 by Barbara Kempen | Jul 6, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, TelemedicineAs the Coronavirus Covid-19 has continued to spread across Los Angeles, California, and throughout the United States, Covered California has announced that the Special Enrollment Period has been extended for those impacted by COVID-19 through July 31st. This also...
Fed Replenishes PPP Plus New Funding for Hospitals by Barbara Kempen | Apr 24, 2020 | Group Health InsuranceAfter the Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion in forgivable loans through the Small Business Administration within just 13 days, President Trump signed into law on April 24th the expansion of funds initially approved through the CARES Act or the...
New Qualified Expenses for HSAs, FSAs & HRAs by Barbara Kempen | Apr 22, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HRAsThe new CARES Act or Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act expands the list of qualified expenses for HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts), and HRAs (Health Reimbursement Accounts). These accounts are funded by employees...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Employer Paid Leave Requirements by Barbara Kempen | Apr 17, 2020 | Group Health InsuranceAs an employer, you may be responsible for providing paid sick leave to your employees under the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA. The new law is in force through December 31st, 2020 to protect employees and their families from a loss of income due...
Get your Prescriptions Mailed to your Door by Barbara Kempen | Mar 11, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa MonicaHave you ever struggled to visit the pharmacy to pick up your prescriptions but you were feeling too sick to get out of bed? Instead of going outside the house and likely getting more sick or even getting others sick, why not order your prescriptions via mail order?...
Insurance carriers are replying to Coronavirus by Barbara Kempen | Mar 5, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific PalisadesBlue Shield just announced that it follows Governor Newsom’s action to expand COVID-19 coverage to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all Californians. Starting immediately, Blue Shield is waiving all cost-sharing and any prior approval for COVID-19...
