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
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
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 […]
Unemployed – What are your Health Insurance Options
If you are now unemployed due to the Coronavirus, it’s understandable that not only are you concerned about finances, you may also be wondering – What about my health insurance? During this pandemic, it’s normal to want to make sure you don’t go without health insurance. Please know that whether you have health insurance […]
Virtual Health Visits
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 […]
Annual Election Period (AEP)
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
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
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
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
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 […]