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 | Sep 2, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Group Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica
California employers received significant health insurance news: Health Net, a Centene company, is exiting the commercial small- and large-group health insurance market. If your company currently offers Health Net coverage, don’t panic. Coverage is not ending...
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 | Aug 27, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Blue Shield of CA, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Medicare, Prescription Drugs
You may have seen recent headlines suggesting that Medicare Part D is ending or that prescription drug premiums will skyrocket in 2027. Fortunately, neither is true. Medicare Part D is not going away. However, an important temporary government subsidy that helped keep...
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 | Jun 12, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Federal Poverty Level, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans
Health insurance premiums continue to rise, and many Californians are looking for ways to lower their monthly costs while still protecting themselves from unexpected medical bills. One option worth considering is a Health Savings Account (HSA)-compatible health plan....
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 12, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Covered California, Federal Poverty Level, getting married, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Brentwood, Life Insurance for Single Moms, Life Insurance for unemployed, Life Insurance Pacific Palisades, Life Insurance Santa Monica, Santa Monica Life Insurance, Special Enrollment Period
June has long been known as wedding season. Across Los Angeles, from beach ceremonies in Santa Monica and Malibu to elegant celebrations in Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, thousands of couples are beginning a new chapter together. Between planning the wedding, taking...
by Barbara Kempen | Jun 9, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Graduation, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, HSA, Indemnity Plans, Special Enrollment Period
Graduation is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re finishing high school, college, or graduate school, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and important life decisions. Between job hunting, moving to a new city, or...
by Barbara Kempen | May 15, 2026 | Affordable Health Insurance, Health Insurance Brentwood, Health Insurance Pacific Palisades, Health Insurance Santa Monica, Indemnity Plans
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Across California, families head to the beach, take road trips, barbecue with friends, go hiking, biking, boating, or simply enjoy a long holiday weekend outdoors. Unfortunately, Memorial Day Weekend is also...
