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What’s new with Covered California for 2022?
As the annual Open Enrollment Period approaches this fall, there are some major changes to be aware of for your health insurance renewal. In 2022, Covered California ( Covered CA) premium rates will have a modest weighted average premium increase of 1.8% across...
Have you updated your Information with Covered California or Health Insurance Carrier?
Keeping your information up-to-date is critical for many things and health insurance is no exception. As the renewal season for your health insurance starts October 1st 2021, it is important to make sure that your insurance carrier has the most up-to-date address,...
Covered California announced their 2022 health insurance rates
Great news! Covered California just announced that its 2022 rate increase will be 1.8 percent for the individual and family health plans in California. This small increase is due to the American Rescue Plan which grants more financial help for California families....
Planning ahead after Graduation
As 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...
American Rescue Plan alleviates health insurance premiums
With the signing into law of the American Rescue Plan by President Joe Biden on March 11th, not only do most Americans receive stimulus checks, but many Americans also qualify for additional health insurance premium assistance through premium tax credits. In...
New Health Insurance Subsidies from the American Rescue Plan
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, more of America's middle class will be eligible to receive health insurance premium assistance through Covered CA statewide or through Healthcare.gov nationwide. The premium assistance cutoff has been bumped up from 400% of the...
Covered California just announced a new Special Enrollment Period to take advantage of the American Rescue Plan
Starting on April 12th, 2021, Covered California will have a new Special Enrollment Period which will run through the end of 2021. This new Special Enrollment Period will allow Californians, who will be eligible due to the American Rescue Plan, to apply for health...
COVID-19 One Year Anniversary
Last year on March 19, 2020, the first lockdown began with the Stay at Home order to combat the spread of Covid-19. Most of us did not imagine how much our daily life would be changed. One year later, many of us are more humble while realizing how fragile life can be...
Long-term care during COVID-19
During 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
With 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...