by Barbara Kempen | Sep 25, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Open Enrollment
As we head into the final months of 2026, it’s time to start preparing for 2027 health insurance renewals. Covered California members can begin renewing or changing their plans starting October 1, 2026, while Open Enrollment officially begins November 1. For 2027,...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 25, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans, Member Benefits, Open Enrollment
When shopping for health insurance, it’s easy to focus on one number: the monthly premium. But for 2027, Californians should pay equally close attention to what happens when they actually use their health insurance. Covered California has released its 2027...
by Barbara Kempen | Aug 28, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Open Enrollment
Back-to-school season can bring mixed feelings. We are happy to return to a routine, but wonder how summer went by so quickly. And with our current California heatwave, it certainly doesn’t feel like summer is over yet! Here are 7 helpful tips to start the new...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 24, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Open Enrollment
Covered California has announced the preliminary health insurance rates for the 2027 individual and family market. The statewide average rate increase will be 9.9%, which is lower than the projected national average of approximately 14%. Some states,...
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 | Nov 13, 2023 | Affordable Health Insurance, Blue Shield of CA, Covered California, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Member Benefits, Open Enrollment, Special Enrollment Period
Optum and St. Joseph Providence Health will terminate their health maintenance organization (HMO) agreements with Anthem Blue Cross effective January 1, 2024. As a result, Optum and Providence Health will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Pathway...
