Retiree Budgets Might be Strained in 2016

Posted By bahim on Dec 26, 2015

Each year, retirees who receive Social Security benefits look forward to an announcement about the cost of living adjustment (COLA). This adjustment to Social Security checks helps senior citizens cope with living on a fixed income, as prices continue to rise and strain their budgets.\r\rUnfortunately, there won’t be a COLA this year. For only the third time in history, the Social Security Administration has announced that 2016...

How to Choose a Group Health Insurance Plan

Posted By bahim on Dec 16, 2015

As a small or mid-sized business owner, you understand the value of providing quality health insurance to your employees. Even better, the Affordable Care Act made it easier for business owners to opt into a group health insurance plan. But when you log into Covered California’s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), you might feel overwhelmed at your options. How do you get started, and which plan is right for your...

4 Things You Should Know About Health Insurance Plans

Posted By bahim on Dec 7, 2015

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and Covered California (our state’s health insurance exchange), people who are not covered by an employer’s health insurance policy can now select and purchase their own plan. But when you log into the Covered California system to renew or sign up for coverage, the process can be a bit overwhelming. This is particularly true for people who are unfamiliar with how health insurance plans...