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Open Enrollment is almost here– Are YOU Ready!?

Calling all insured and soon-to-be-insured! Open Enrollment is JUST AROUND THE CORNER…. November 1 through January 31st. Have you made an appointment to talk to your Insurance Mom? We posted this back in August in preparation and wanted to remind you what’s new for 2017. Please review! —————————————————————————————————————————————— Are you ready for health insurance… Continue reading Open Enrollment is almost here– Are YOU Ready!?

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 11: All Better… But OUCH, This BILL!!

Oodles of gratitude for taking this virtual trip to the doctor with us! Here’s even more in the series “What’s Up, Doc?” Catch up with parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. And now, our last in the series… “All Better… But Ouch, THIS BILL!!” Your doctor is IN-network right? The doctor’s… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 11: All Better… But OUCH, This BILL!!

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 10: Fanks, Doc, I Pheel Bmuch Mbetter

Hi again, my friends! Thank you so much for taking the virtual blog version of a doctor’s office visit with us. Here is our tenth part in the series, How to make the most of your office visit- a multi-part series.” Check out parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and nine. And… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 10: Fanks, Doc, I Pheel Bmuch Mbetter

Health Insurance Forecast for 2017– Are YOU Prepared?

Hello, Friends! Are you ready for health insurance news for NEXT year?? Sit, get cawfee, or a cocktail and let’s tawk! This interesting article from the NY Times and this one from the Free Beacon each have loads of important info, but here’s the gist…. The SAME news: the NEXT open enrollment… Continue reading Health Insurance Forecast for 2017– Are YOU Prepared?

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 8: A Cure For What Ails You

Hello again, my avid readers. Hugs for reading the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” Last time, we left you sitting on the slab as the doctor came into the room. And now a segment we call “A Cure for What Ails You” and is a continuation of… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 8: A Cure For What Ails You

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 7: The Doctor is in! Now What?!

Look at you, friend of The Insurance Mom! You’ve learned so much from our first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth parts of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” Don’t you feel well-informed and powerful!? Here’s the next revelation, “The Doctor is In! Now What?” Remind Doc Hollywood of any important medical history. Do… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 7: The Doctor is in! Now What?!

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 6: Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper… Make the Most of the Exam Room

You get a gold star for adult-ing, my friends! Thank you for tuning in to “Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper: Make the Most of the Exam Room.” Check out the first, second, third, fourth and fifth parts of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” to get caught up to speed! OK, you’re finally in the… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 6: Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper… Make the Most of the Exam Room

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 5: Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time

Today, we’re on our fifth part in our series, “Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time.” You’ve arrived at the doctor’s office and they’ve taken your name. So now what, Insurance Mom? Here you go… OK, family! You’re in it to win it. Thanks for tuning in for our first, second, third, and… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 5: Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 4: Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!

Today, we hit “Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!” Welcome back to our blogginess, “What’s Up, Doc?” You can find the first, second, and third parts in our series with those hyperlinks, hopefully giving you a Grey’s Anatomy to getting good healthcare. 😉 Always have a current copy of your medical records. Heads-up… before you… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 4: Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 3: Let’s Schedule an Appointment!

You can read about finding a good doc HERE and about what to do before scheduling your appointment HERE. Now, “Let’s Schedule an Appointment!” Hello, my lovely readers! Welcome back to our on-going series, “What’s Up, Doc?” I’m your host, The Insurance Mom. Doctor’s offices are busier than ever. Schedule an appointment… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 3: Let’s Schedule an Appointment!