Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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

Many Kern County residents assume that Covered California is the only way to purchase individual health insurance. While Covered California is one option, it is not the only path to coverage. 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 >>

Friday, June 2, 2017

Four Things Every Homeowner Should Do

What makes something worthwhile? When it comes to your home, it’s all about long-term benefits. These four actions will save you tons of time and money down the road! Plant Trees. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Will Filing An Insurance Claim Raise Your Rates?

You buy insurance to protect your home and car from damage, but when an accident happens, is it in your best interest to file a claim? It seems like the answer should be a resounding "yes," but a middling "maybe" is a far better response. READ MORE >>