Medicare and Medication

Whether working with Medicare Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage plans for clients, it is of utmost importance to have a thorough understanding of the medications you take.    The reason for this is because every plan has a different formulary (which is another word for a list of medications covered by the plan).   […]

Quiet and Powerful – Legend of the Sand Dollar

Logos are important to any business for a variety of reasons. When purchasing Balanced Care, it came with a website, business cards, and letterhead.   Although the color palette was the same, there was something missing. There was no logo. There wasn’t any brand that everyone recognized with the exception of the name, Balanced Care,  so […]

The ABC’s of Medicare

Chances are if you are on Medicare or will soon be eligible for Medicare, you will feel that you have to learn your ABC’s all over again. That’s because: Part A is for hospital expenses. Part B is for physician expenses. Part C is for Medicare Advantage plans. Part D is for Medicare Prescription Drug […]

Preferred Pharmacies

While running errands earlier this year, a sign on a local drug store caught my attention. The sign read, “We take all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.” In theory, they are correct.    In reality, though, they may take all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, however, the co-pays you as a consumer pay will be far more […]

It’s That Time Of Year Again

It’s that time of the year again for Medicare beneficiaries; it’s called the Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs between October 15, 2013 – December 7, 2013. This is the time of the year that Medicare beneficiaries can pick a plan even if they never had one before and/or change either their Medicare Advantage Plans […]

Medicare Annual Election Period

The Annual Election Period (AEP)  for Medicare beneficiaries is fast approaching and runs between October 15th, 2012 – December 7th, 2012.      This is the time of the year when you can make changes to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plans.    If thinking about this time of year makes your stomach turn, gives […]