Understand 2026 Open Enrollment Choices
Open Enrollment runs from fall 2025 to early 2026, with different timelines for Covered California, Medicare, and employer plans. Choose a plan based on personal health needs, including preventive care, prescriptions, and access to specialists or virtual services. Evaluate total costs — premiums, deductibles, and copays — to avoid unexpected expenses and ensure financial readiness. […]
Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) fills gaps in Original Medicare by covering copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. There are 10 standardized plans, with Plans F, G, and N covering 85% of beneficiaries. Plan F offers the highest coverage for those eligible before 2020; Plan G is the top option for later enrollees. Enrollment is best during the […]
7 Smart Insurance Updates for New Parents
Update your health insurance: Add your baby to your health plan within 30 days to ensure ongoing coverage. Consider life insurance for your baby: A child policy ensures future insurability and can build cash value over time. Get disability insurance: Disability coverage replaces part of your income if you can’t work due to illness or […]
Am I insured against asteroids, meteors and falling satellites?
Insurance policies typically cover damage caused by falling objects like satellites, meteors, asteroids, and space debris. Homeowners and business insurance protect structures and belongings, while comprehensive auto insurance covers vehicle damage. Liability coverage handles accidents caused by debris. Health and life insurance address injuries or death from such incidents, providing financial protection despite the rarity […]
How Critical Illness Insurance Protects You Financially
Slide 1: Rising healthcare costs in 2025 make critical illness insurance essential, paying a lump sum for serious conditions like cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Slide 2: Use the payout for hospital bills, medicines, recovery, or even everyday living expenses. Slide 3: Most plans cover heart disease, major surgeries, organ transplants, kidney or liver failure, […]
Get familiar with your health insurance: Ways to save money and maximize care
Understanding your health insurance coverage is crucial for making informed healthcare decisions. Familiarize yourself with your plan type, coverage details, and provider network to maximize benefits and minimize costs. Utilize preventive care services, which are often free, and manage chronic conditions with available resources. Consider healthcare accounts like FSAs and HSAs for expense management. If […]
Medi-Cal Freeze: What Californians Need to Know 2026
Slide 1: Starting January 1, 2026, California will freeze new Medi-Cal enrollments for some undocumented adults. Slide 2: The freeze affects adults 19+, non-pregnant, without satisfactory immigration status under state-funded expansions. Slide 3: Current full-scope Medi-Cal members stay covered if annual renewal is completed on time. Slide 4: Children under 19 and pregnant people remain […]
Experts warn of misleading ads for Medicare Advantage plans in CA
Experts warn of deceptive Medicare Advantage ads targeting older adults during open enrollment, often promising incentives or extra benefits not typically covered. It's crucial to verify provider networks and out-of-pocket costs, as zero-premium plans may have hidden expenses. Many mistakenly enroll in plans unavailable in their area. Those eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare should […]
What Is Short-Term Health Insurance?
Short-term health insurance provides temporary coverage, often lasting from a few months up to one year.
7 Practical Ways to Save Money on Group Health Insurance
Health insurance is costly for business owners, but there are ways to provide coverage without overspending. Start by exploring available plans, focusing on HMOs and EPOs for lower costs. Educate employees on using their insurance wisely, and consider HSAs and FSAs for tax benefits. Utilize virtual care options to save time and money. Level-funded plans […]