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...
Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Begins by Barbara Kempen | Feb 8, 2022 | Special Enrollment PeriodStarting February 1st, 2022, the annual Open Enrollment Period ends and the Special Enrollment Period begins. During the Special Enrollment Period from February 1st to November 1st, 2022, anyone seeking to enroll in or change their existing health insurance must have...
Special Enrollment Period for Small Businesses in California by Barbara Kempen | Nov 11, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, Group Health InsuranceEvery year, small group health insurance carriers offer a special window for small businesses to start a small group health insurance policy with relaxed underwriting. This period is known as a Special Enrollment Period and starts on November 15th through December...
Extended Special Enrollment Period Through May 15th due to COVID-19 by Barbara Kempen | Feb 4, 2021 | Affordable Health Insurance, COVID-19On January 28th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to allow uninsured Americans to still apply for health insurance from February 15th to May 15th, 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This allows people who are currently uninsured to be able...
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...