Speaking to City of San Bernardino About Tax Implications of Affortable Care Act/Covered CAlifornia

Yesterday, I attended an event by Covered California where some top officials flew in from Sacramento to have a discussion about Covered California and current updates, concerns, tips for the last month of open enrollment. It really bothered me when they mention there was over 700 registered agents in the area that was notified about…

Covered California Deadline has been extended…

California’s health insurance exchange extended its deadline for consumers who want Obamacare coverage in effect beginning Jan. 1. Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, said people who start the application process or made some “good faith effort” by Monday will have until Dec. 21 to finish signing up. Monday at midnight was the original…

Sticker Shock? A Solution for Small Business Health Insurance Rate Hikes

At renewal time this year, many small businesses will face sticker shock at the new rate hikes for group health insurance in 2015. Many small businesses are seeking cost-mitigation strategies to deal with the premium increases this year. A popular solution among small and medium-sized businesses is switching employees to individual health insurance and reimbursing…

What is the Affordable Care Act(ACA)?

The Affordable Care Act puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law, a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health. View Key Features of the Affordable Care Act or read a year-by-year overview of features. Coverage…