While looking at some recent Instagram posts, there was one that really caught my eye. While the exact wording escapes me, it went something like this: If I am holding a cup of coffee and someone bumps into me, what exactly happens? If you thought the answer is that coffee will spill out, you would […]
Preferred Pharmacies
June 26, 2017 by
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 […]
Recipe For Success
July 25, 2015 by
Last week-end, my husband and I were invited to our first ever pig roast. This was the tenth year that the hosts were having this annual event. Friends, family, and neighbors came with their hands full of dishes to share and their stomachs empty to make room for all the food. […]
About To Turn 65 – What Needs to be Done?
July 29, 2014 by
Are you going to be celebrating your 65th birthday this year? Are you still employed and wonder if you should be signing up for Medicare? At Balanced Care, we know you will have questions regarding Medicare and have put together a list of things to do to help you with this […]
It’s That Time Of Year Again
October 17, 2013 by
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 […]
Penalties
November 2, 2012 by
Right now, Medicare Beneficiaries are in the middle of looking at their Prescription Drug Plans and/or their Medicare Advantage Plans and making sure it still meets their needs. October 15th until December 7th is the Annual Election Period and the time of year when they can change plans or sign up for one if they […]
Medicare Annual Election Period
September 25, 2012 by
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 […]