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 […]
Self-Care – Part 1
July 10, 2019 by
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with things that need to be done? Has the stress of the day kept you awake at night? Have you ever felt your productivity slipping because you are doing things that you possibly said yes to, but really didn’t have the energy to do? Personally, the answer to these questions […]
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 […]
Health Savings Account
June 12, 2019 by
A Health Savings Account is a great tool to help you pay for healthcare expenses. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account that lets you put aside money on a pre-tax basis for qualified medical expenses. A HSA may also earn interest which is also tax free. These are just a […]
Fitness and Health Insurance
June 4, 2019 by
One question that often comes my way when it comes to Health Insurance is whether or not fitness is a covered expense. Whether it is a gym membership or a personal trainer, the answer really depends on the circumstances or the type of health insurance you have. When it comes to a personal and/or fitness […]
Following Your Passion
May 27, 2019 by
“Starting my own business is a dream of mine, but the benefits that I have through work make it difficult to leave.” So many clients that come to me tell me that they would love to follow a passion they have, but just feel they cannot because of benefits like health insurance. Other clients tell […]
Should I Retire Early?
May 21, 2019 by
Should I retire now or wait? Should I go on Medicare or stay working for a few more years? What will my options be if I retire, but haven’t reached the age of 65 and can’t get Medicare until then? My spouse in on my plan and if I retire, what will his/her options be? […]
Travel Medical Insurance
May 14, 2019 by
True Story: Jim and his wife Mary (names have been changed) go on a yearly trip to visit family in Canada. While on this trip a few years ago, Mary woke up with pain in her right side of her stomach. She ate breakfast and went about her day. As the day progressed, the […]
You May Not Know – Part 3
May 6, 2019 by
Prior to working in the insurance industry, my background was in the beauty industry where I worked as a nail technician for twenty seven years. When you hold hands with your clients on a weekly basis (this is done to do their nails), you are bound to become close friends. Though the hours were […]
You May Not Know – Part 2
April 29, 2019 by
What is your background? What made you get into selling insurance? These two questions come up so often that I thought it would be helpful to answer them here. Selling insurance was not something I ever saw myself doing. From the moment it was suggested to me to do as a career, it was […]