Entries by Jacqueline Charles
5 tips to streamline employee benefits education
Benefits are complicated and getting more so. Unfortunately, benefits education has often been reduced to a one-hour open enrollment meeting a year. Since benefits are one of the top three investments or line items (depending on how you look at it), doesn’t it merit more attention? Spending the time to fully educate yourself on your […]
What to do if your recommended treatments are denied by insurance
Having treatments or claims denied by the insurance company happens far too often. Some people try to fight it on their own, which can seem like an endless battle, while others who are more fortunate tend to pay for the treatment out of pocket and figure it out later. There is a third option, which […]
Team up to clean up
Over the years, we all have our customer situations that stand out, and we remember. As my first client with Sapoznik Insurance, a World Company, and a referral from a partner agency, this one was particularly memorable. One of the things that attracted me to this organization is its dedication to its clients year-round. In […]
Appealing an Insurance Claim
Can I appeal a health insurance claim if I was treated at an in-network hospital but the physicians were not? Yes you can, and you should.
A simple guide to choosing a health plan
If you are stuck on selecting a health plan, Benefits Consultant and Benefits Educator Ileana Miranda reviews what to look for and what to ask when it comes to your employer-sponsored health plan.
Are you considering diversity, equity, and inclusion in your employee benefits program? By Rachel Sapoznik
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have made significant progress in the workplace. Is that progress translating into employee benefits for a diverse and inclusive culture? As the saying goes, “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Just not far enough. See what Rachel Sapoznik had to say about the topic in BenefitsPRO!
The craft industry is set to bring an economic boom to Florida!
In recent years, Florida, specifically Miami, has attracted attention as a global hub for business. From the Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, making a hard and successful push to be the next Silicon Valley to the new law signed by the governor, gone are the days where people believe Florida is just a place to […]
Health Insurance Claims Process Is a Nightmare: Even for this 35-year health insurance maven.
Even for this health insurance maven, dealing with health insurance claims is a nightmare. On Saturday, April 17th, 2021, I woke up feeling sick. I had hoped I would get better, instead as the day progressed, I fell violently ill. I finally called Miami-Dade Rescue. I thought that my time had come! I was so […]