For the last few months, the topic of the weekly posts have all had to do with Self-Care. We talked about the importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and just the importance of slowing down to read a book, sit quietly with a cup of coffee, or taking a walk. As mentioned many times, self-care is […]
Self-Care – Part 1
July 10, 2019 by
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with things that need to be done? Has the stress of the day kept you awake at night? Have you ever felt your productivity slipping because you are doing things that you possibly said yes to, but really didn’t have the energy to do? Personally, the answer to these questions […]
Virtual Healthcare Visits
July 3, 2019 by
Do you know if you health insurance plan allows you to have access to doctors 24 hours a day/7 days a week? This access can be called Virtual Visits or TelaDoc just to name a few. This benefit normally requires downloading an app which can be found through your health insurance company’s website. You would […]
Alternatives to Using an Emergency Room
June 24, 2019 by
Meeting one to one with a client whether it is to discuss Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, or Medicare Insurance, one thing that is always discussed is regarding the use of emergency rooms. Many insurance companies have started to really crack down on the use of the ER for what could have been treated using […]
Following Your Passion
May 27, 2019 by
“Starting my own business is a dream of mine, but the benefits that I have through work make it difficult to leave.” So many clients that come to me tell me that they would love to follow a passion they have, but just feel they cannot because of benefits like health insurance. Other clients tell […]
Should I Retire Early?
May 21, 2019 by
Should I retire now or wait? Should I go on Medicare or stay working for a few more years? What will my options be if I retire, but haven’t reached the age of 65 and can’t get Medicare until then? My spouse in on my plan and if I retire, what will his/her options be? […]
You May Not Know – Part 3
May 6, 2019 by
Prior to working in the insurance industry, my background was in the beauty industry where I worked as a nail technician for twenty seven years. When you hold hands with your clients on a weekly basis (this is done to do their nails), you are bound to become close friends. Though the hours were […]
You May Not Know – Part 2
April 29, 2019 by
What is your background? What made you get into selling insurance? These two questions come up so often that I thought it would be helpful to answer them here. Selling insurance was not something I ever saw myself doing. From the moment it was suggested to me to do as a career, it was […]
You May Not Know – Part 1
April 25, 2019 by
When a potential client reaches out to me, they want to know my experience, what insurance products that are offered through my business, how much things costs, and sometimes, they will ask me to tell them about myself. They want to know my background both personally and professionally. They may ask about my family. They […]
Open Enrollment VS. Guaranteed Issue
April 16, 2019 by
There is so much about Medicare that is downright confusing. When it comes to purchasing a Medicare Supplemental plan, consumers are perplexed when attempting to understand the difference between Open Enrollment and Guaranteed Issue. Open Enrollment and Guaranteed Issue are similiar, but they are different. They can overlap which makes it all the harder to […]