by Barbara Kempen | May 6, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
In Los Angeles & Orange County, we have 6 different insurance carriers for the individual & family market. Many of our clients are considering choosing between Oscar’s EPO vs Blue Shield’s PPO as they both offer top hospital systems in the region....
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 22, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HRAs
The 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...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 11, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Have 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?...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 5, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades
Blue 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...
by Barbara Kempen | Feb 25, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
As the Open Enrollment Period for health insurance ended on January 31st, we are now in the Special Enrollment Period from February 1st to October 31st, 2020. During this period, you must have a qualifying life event such as recently moved, lost employer-sponsored...
by Barbara Kempen | Feb 11, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
Many Californians might be confused about their 1095 forms and if they are necessary for filing their 2019 taxes. For 2019 the tax penalty for not having health insurance was eliminated , however in 2020 California will reintroduce the tax penalty for not carrying...
