Edsel Dsouza

2027 SoCal Health Insurance Preview" It might sound like a broken record to say "big changes are coming," but 2027 shifts across Southern California are genuinely major. Here is what you need to know before Open Enrollment begins: 1. Covered California: Rates & Plan Redesigns Covered California announced a preliminary weighted average rate increase of 9.9% statewide for 2027: Los Angeles County: +8.5% (Northeast LA) to +9.3% (Southwest LA) Orange County: +10.4% average increase Inland Empire...

GREAT NEWS! If you or a loved one are on Medicare and have struggled to get coverage for weight-loss medications like Zepbound (specifically the KwikPen) or Wegovy, this is the update you have been waiting for. Medicare is officially launching the temporary GLP-1 Bridge Program on July 1, 2026. This program is designed to provide affordable access for beneficiaries whose standard Part D plans do not cover these medications.

My second time as Instructor for NAMC SoCal's third "Project Administration Training and Certification" program. My focus was leading the "Insurance - Coverages and Application" course.