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Put your answer in the comments, I will go through them this evening and select a winner from the correct answers. The winner will get a shout out tonight.

And if you have questions or wish to review your policy, give me a call.

Why does the "Expectation vs. Reality" happen when it comes to health insurance?

Many people believe that having health insurance means the insurance company pays the entire bill. In reality, most health plans require you to share in the cost of your care.

Deductible: This is the amount you must pay for covered medical expenses before your insurance begins paying its share. For example, if your deductible is $5,000, you'll generally pay the first $5,000 of covered expenses yourself before the plan starts contributing.

Copays: These are fixed amounts you pay for certain services, such as a doctor visit, urgent care visit, or prescription medication. A copay might be $30 for a primary care visit or $75 for urgent care.

Coinsurance: Even after you've met your deductible, many plans still require you to pay a percentage of the cost. For example, if your plan has 20% coinsurance, insurance may pay 80% while you pay the remaining 20% until you reach your out-of-pocket maximum.

🚩 A common surprise: Some plans have separate ER or hospital copays. This means that even after you've met your deductible, you could still owe a specific copay for an emergency room visit or hospital admission, depending on your plan's design.

Health insurance can provide tremendous financial protection, but understanding how your deductible, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum work together is important. A few minutes reviewing your benefits today can help prevent expensive surprises later.

If you'd like help understanding your current coverage, send me a message.

An umbrella only works if you open it before the storm starts.

The same is true for health coverage.

Too often, people find out what their insurance doesn't cover after they receive care. A quick review today can help prevent expensive surprises tomorrow.

Have questions about your current coverage, or needing coverage? Reach out anytime, I am here to serve.

Scam Alert!

If you receive an email that says you have a request for a Meta business Manager partner request, do not open it, as it may be a phishing scam. Instead, do as i did:
Go to meta suite and check there. You should be able to see a legitimate request there, if there is one. If you do not see the request, report the email. Do not open the email, and especially not the link.
Us small businesses gotta help each other out.

Thank you to:
Bobcat Nutrition Hallsville for always having such delicious loaded teas (Yes, I know i almost always get the Dragon Ball) but service is always top notch.

Buchanan’s for having the dog food my dogs love, and for always answering my questions about what I need. Today, I needed help with flea prevention, and y'all got me taken care of with excellent service, and professionalism.

No matter the weather,
Rain or Shine.
Spend together
quality time.

It's Finally Friday! Time to load the Weekend Mode!

On this , I want to take a moment to give a shout out to T.S. Brown Bookkeeping

If you’re a business owner or need help staying organized financially, consider reaching out and supporting a local provider like T.S. Brown Bookkeeping . Small businesses grow stronger when the community shows up for them.

Feel free to show her some support in the comments, and give her page a like and follow!

Drop your thoughts below—I’d love to hear both sides.
What do you value more as an employee?
What is your experience if you offer benefits to your employees?
What is holding you back from offering benefits to your employees?

Employee benefits don’t have to break the budget to make a real impact.
They also don’t have to be all-inclusive. Even offering a few options can go a long way.

The reality is—when you introduce benefits, you start to see a shift:
• Morale goes up
• Retention improves
• You attract people looking for a career, not just a paycheck

Employees want to feel supported. And when they do, they’re more likely to stay, grow, and invest in your business long-term.

💡 There are benefit options available for just about any budget.

DM or call me to build a plan that works for your business and your team.