Saturday, August 1, 2026

Medicare Enrollment in Kern County: Key Deadlines and Common Mistakes

Medicare enrollment can be confusing, especially for Kern County residents approaching eligibility for the first time. Medicare follows specific enrollment windows, and missing a deadline can result in delayed coverage or long-term penalties. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Health Insurance Planning for Employers in Tulare County

Health insurance planning is an important part of managing a successful business. As organizations grow, factors such as workforce size, budgeting, employee retention, and compliance requirements can all influence health insurance decisions. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Individual Health Insurance Without Covered California: What Kern County Residents Should Know

Comparisons of Covered California and off-exchange health insurance options for Kern County residents.  Many Kern County residents assume that Covered California is the only way to purchase individual health insurance. READ MORE >>

Monday, June 1, 2026

When a Kern County Business Must Offer Health Insurance Under California Law

Employers in Kern County often ask when they are required to offer health insurance to employees under California and federal law. The answer depends largely on workforce size and how employees are classified. READ MORE >>

Friday, May 1, 2026

Health Insurance Options in Kern County: Individuals, Employers, and Medicare Explained

Health insurance options in Kern County can look confusing at first glance. Individuals, families, employers, and Medicare beneficiaries all operate under different rules, timelines, and coverage structures. READ MORE >>

Friday, October 3, 2025

AARP PPO MAPD Exits Kern County: 2026 Medicare Advantage Changes

🚨 AARP PPO MAPD Is Leaving Kern County: What Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know for 2026 If you're a Medicare beneficiary in Kern County, big changes are coming in 2026. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

What is FICA Matching with Short-Term Disability Insurance?

FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) matching with short-term disability (STD) refers to the employer’s responsibility to match Social Security and Medicare taxes on taxable short-term disability benefits. READ MORE >>

Monday, August 28, 2017

Bakersfield Health Insurance 2018

  In this article we will cover the individual health insurance plans from Blue Shield of California, Health Net of California, and Kaiser Permanente of California that are available in Bak... READ MORE >>

Friday, August 11, 2017

California Health Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Plan Getting Cancelled?

In this article we will cover Anthem Blue Cross of California and their decision to stop offering Covered California individual health insurance plans in most California regions, whether or not thi... READ MORE >>

Friday, June 16, 2017

Summer Can Be the Riskiest Time of Year

Summer is a season of recreational fun and personal relaxation; a blissful stretch blessed with balmy weather to enjoy long weekends with friends and family, the children and grandchildren off from school. READ MORE >>