by Barbara Kempen | Jun 12, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans
Health insurance premiums continue to rise, and many Californians are looking for ways to lower their monthly costs while still protecting themselves from unexpected medical bills. One option worth considering is a Health Savings Account (HSA)-compatible health plan....
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 12, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, getting married, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Brentwood, Life Insurance for Single Moms, Life Insurance for unemployed, Life Insurance Pacific Palisades, Life Insurance Santa Monica, Santa Monica Life Insurance, Special Enrollment Period
June has long been known as wedding season. Across Los Angeles, from beach ceremonies in Santa Monica and Malibu to elegant celebrations in Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, thousands of couples are beginning a new chapter together. Between planning the wedding, taking...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 9, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Graduation, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans, Special Enrollment Period
Graduation is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re finishing high school, college, or graduate school, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and important life decisions. Between job hunting, moving to a new city, or...
by Barbara Kempen | May 15, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Across California, families head to the beach, take road trips, barbecue with friends, go hiking, biking, boating, or simply enjoy a long holiday weekend outdoors. Unfortunately, Memorial Day Weekend is also...
by Barbara Kempen | May 15, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, Preventative Care, Retirement
The answer isn’t just “inflation.” A major shift in how healthcare is delivered is quietly driving up your Medigap bill — and most people don’t see it coming. average 10%- Part B premium increase for 2026 73% Rise in outpatient spending...
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 22, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Travel Insurance
As summer approaches, many of us are booking flights, reserving hotels, and planning long-awaited trips abroad. Many travelers overlook one important thing: travel medical insurance. You might be wondering:“If I already have health insurance, do I really need it?” The...
