We have some good news to share: Biden’s Rescue Plan is offering a ton of additional financial assistance for folks getting health insurance through Covered California. Folks who received unemployment income this year get extra special benefits. Here’s the scoop: Financial assistance dramatically expanded back in May. If you’ve looked Read more…
During a pandemic, sometimes it feels like there’s precious little good news. Here’s at least one upshot: Covered California has extended the deadline to enroll in health insurance until August 31st. If you or someone you care about needs health insurance, there’s still time to enroll! Typically at this time Read more…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Californians are getting laid off and losing their health insurance. Between the new income tax penalty for not having health insurance, and with some coronavirus patients receiving $30,000 medical bills, it’s more important than ever to make sure you don’t have a gap Read more…
Because of our nation’s current emergency surrounding the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19), it’s more important than ever that everyone we care about has health insurance. Folks who are hospitalized with the virus face around $35,000 in medical bills. And that’s in addition to California’s new income tax penalty for not having Read more…
It’s not widely known, but the State of California recently reinstated the tax penalty for not having health insurance for the 2020 tax year. If you don’t have coverage, you’ll get hit with a big fine when you file your 2020 tax return. Don’t let it catch you by surprise! Read more…
Curious about what’s new for Covered California Open Enrollment 2020? Well, we have great news! Good things are happening with healthcare access in California for 2020! Here’s the low-down: More financial assistance is available Covered California has dramatically expanded financial assistance in 2020. Previously, financial aid was only available if Read more…
Covered California Open Enrollment 2018 It is that time of year again! October 15th officially kicked off Covered California Open Enrollment 2018. This means you can either choose to continue into 2019 with your current plan, or you can look at your options and decide on a completely new plan. Read more…
Curious about the timing for Covered California Enrollment? No worries! This a very confusing topic and we are delighted to help you sort it out. Most of the year, you need a “qualifying event” in order to qualify for Covered California enrollment and be eligible to enroll into major medical coverage. Read more…
There’s been so much recent press about big premium hikes in Covered California 2019 rates. And I gotta say, I’m not quite sure why! I’ve assisted with 33 renewals so far this year and I haven’t seen anything like what folks are describing in the media. Premium Cost vs. Premium Assistance There Read more…
Over the past few days, soooo may people have reached out to me with concerns about the future of their healthcare access. I wanted to take a moment to reassure everyone as best I can. Here in California, our state-run exchange Covered California is fully funded through the end of 2017. Read more…