New Policy for Release from Medi-Cal by Barbara Kempen | May 23, 2022 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered CaliforniaDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and health insurance benefits. Many Californians became eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid, and have stayed on Medi-Cal while the pandemic continues. Even if your income is now above...
Planning ahead after Graduation by Barbara Kempen | Jun 11, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, GraduationAs school graduation ceremonies are in full swing this summer, we want to congratulate the class of 2021 who have dedicated countless hours and resources to learn valuable subjects and skillsets which will hopefully translate into the real world with rewarding...
Long-term care during COVID-19 by Barbara Kempen | Mar 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Long-term CareDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care facilities ( LTC) have been hit the hardest. More than one-third of all COVID-19 deaths in California coming from long-term care residents and staff. There are a variety of factors at play such as the high turnover and...
Expanded Health Insurance Subsidies with COVID Relief by Barbara Kempen | Mar 10, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, COVID-19With the new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus signed into law An individual making $25,760 or a family of four making $53,000 will only have to pay up to 2% of their household income for health insurance premiums vs. the current 6.52%. Middle-class households making...
Oscar helps their members to stay fit during Covid-19 by Barbara Kempen | Feb 5, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, COVID-19, Health Insurance Santa Monica, TelemedicineOscar Health is one of the fastest-growing health insurance carriers in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco area and, in 2021, Oscar just implemented new perks for their members to stay fit during the pandemic, besides offering an affordable and...