by Barbara Kempen | Nov 29, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Retirement
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional charge that some Medicare beneficiaries must pay on top of their standard Part B and Part D premiums. This surcharge is based on your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) from two years prior. For...
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...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 27, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Retirement
Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act In preparation for the Medicare Season for 2025, licensed agents like myself begin preparations for the Medicare 2025 season. The upcoming season will see significant changes, especially for Medicare Part D (Prescription Plans)...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 25, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
What You Need to Know Covered California has released its preliminary health plan rates for 2025, revealing an average rate increase of 7.9%. Despite various challenges such as higher health care usage, increased pharmacy costs, rising care expenses, and labor...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 12, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Graduation, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Cheers to all the new graduates of 2024! Celebrating the Class of 2024! This year’s graduates have faced many challenges, from dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic to navigating various protests. Despite these difficulties, they have shown incredible resilience...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 12, 2024 | Affordable Health Insurance, getting married, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Brentwood, Life Insurance Pacific Palisades, Life Insurance Santa Monica
The wedding season 2024 has begun. Summer is the favorite time for couples to say “I do.” Beyond the joy of merging lives, marriage often means combining finances. When you start a life together, you should add life insurance to secure your future...
