A question that has come up often by clients these last few weeks is to whether or not they should venture out and see their doctor. Because of the social distancing that is being asked by each of us during this Coronavirus pandemic, it’s not surprising that this question has been asked. The truth […]
Supporting One Another
April 9, 2020 by
More than ever, I hope this blog post finds you safe and healthy. We are thinking of you and thank you for being part of Balanced Care’s family. There is so much advice out there and while I am no expert on how to keep you safe, here’s a few tips that I hope are […]
Annual Election Period (AEP)
October 1, 2019 by
If you are on Medicare and have either a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, you have received your Annual Notice of Change Letter from your insurance company. This letter goes over any changes to your plan in the year 2020 and includes changes on premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and networks. The reason […]
Self-Care is an Act of Self-Love
September 23, 2019 by
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 […]
Celebrating Completed Certifications
September 5, 2019 by
My blog posts have been quiet the last few weeks and there is a good reason for it. Prior to both the Open Enrollment for Health Insurance and the Annual Election Period for Medicare beneficiaries, certifications have to be completed. They normally start approximately the end of July and need to be completed by October […]
Self-Care and Spontaneity
August 20, 2019 by
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you just cannot wait for the week-end to arrive so you can finally feel caught up? After a very long week a few weeks ago, this is exactly how I felt. Our family experienced a loss of an Uncle and because of this, we did all […]
Self-Care and Gratitude
July 22, 2019 by
Last week, I stepped outside to take our dog for a walk out first thing in the morning. The weather was supposed to be very hot and humid that day so getting a walk in was important to do as early as possible. Stepping outside, one of the first views is that of our vegetable […]
Self Care – You Are Your Best Advocate
July 15, 2019 by
This week we are continuing our series on Self-Care and how it relates to your health and well being. Just about a month ago, my yearly physical was due. If you are anything like myself, going to the doctor isn’t on my list of favorite activities. Each and every time they take my blood pressure […]
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 […]