Can I offer my employees a health insurance stipend? by Barbara Kempen | Apr 25, 2022 | UncategorizedFor many small businesses, setting up employee health insurance and other plans may seem too complicated. Many small businesses share a common question, “Can I offer my employees a stipend in lieu of a health insurance plan?” Employers certainly can offer...
Special Enrollment Period for Small Businesses by Barbara Kempen | Nov 11, 2020 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health InsuranceWith COVID-19 continuing to spread across the US, employees are relying upon their employers, now more than ever, to provide affordable health insurance to protect them during this time. From November 15th to December 15th, group health insurance carriers are offering...
2019 Open Enrollment Period Has Just Begun! by Barbara Kempen | Oct 15, 2018 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa MonicaStarting today, October 15th, 2018 to January 15th, 2019, anyone that is lawfully present California resident can enroll in Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance without a qualifying life event. During this Open Enrollment Period, you can apply for individual...
Small Group Insurance – Understanding the Basics by Barbara Kempen | Jul 6, 2018 | UncategorizedAre you a small business owner looking to offer group benefits? You must first ask yourself, are you really a small business? What even is a small group in regards to group health insurance? A small group employer in the eyes of the CA Department of Insurance is:...
Group Health Insurance for the Restaurant Industry by Barbara Kempen | Jun 1, 2018 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa MonicaAs a restaurant owner or manager, you know first-hand how tough it is to keep costs down while simultaneously retaining your top talent. The restaurant industry is a historically competitive industry with a high turnover with many restaurants “bellying up”...