Puzzled . . Perplexed . . Confused . . Overwhelmed . . Baffled . . Frustrated . . These are just a few of the words to describe how clients feel about Medicare. When it comes to Medicare, you will have questions. You will get a substantial amount of postcards and mail from several insurance […]
The Worst Storms
June 22, 2020 by
At the end of each year, goals are written for both personal and professional. When 2020 started, things were great. January and February were by far the busiest they had ever been in ten years of being in business. I also made a committment to myself to exercise at least three times a week and […]
Work Schedule – It’s the Little Things
June 15, 2020 by
Questions came up about my post regarding working from home. That post talked about how each of us have to find ways to work from home while at the same time, finding a balance in making sure family is taken care of and we are taking time to care for ourselves. The schedule that was […]
Schedule for your Health – Part 1
May 19, 2020 by
Have you ever started the day off by: Oversleeping Searching for a piece of clothing Searching for a missing shoe Dropping a plate full of food on the floor Made coffee, but forgot to add to add the coffee If you haven’t, you are certainly doing better than myself. With the current crisis of not […]
Your Diet is Not Only What You Eat
May 14, 2020 by
Your diet is not only what you eat. It’s what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, and the people you hang around. Be mindful of the things you put into your body emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This was a quote that I saw in the last few months that really hit […]
You Matter
May 11, 2020 by
With states starting the process of opening up businesses, healthcare such as physical therapy, imaging, and some surgeries are starting to open up as well. As much as this is good news to some, it also makes some feel anxious about whether or not they will be safe. Both views are real and matter. With […]
Changes in Income
April 30, 2020 by
There isn’t one person on this planet that hasn’t been affected by the Coronavirus. Unemployment reached a sobering 30 million cases since the middle of March just today. Losing a job will give you the opportunity to be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to get health insurance should you need to do so. But […]
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 – Part 2
October 8, 2019 by
We are just one week away from the Annual Election Period. The Annual Election Period runs from October 15, 2019 until December 7, 2019. This is the only time of the year that you can make changes to either your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or your Medicare Advantage Plan unless you qualify for […]
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 […]