News You Can Use
Planning and protecting the people and things you love is the world of insurance. In our minds we think of it as a love story. It is your secrets of the ways you want to take care of the business you’ve built, the spouse you love, the children you adore. Those needs change over time. Some loves grow, some change in priority. But insurance, it is all about protecting what you love.
Lots of blogs speak of things that you can do little about. In our blog, we give you news you can use for the love story of your life.
Sarah Bond provides a Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Idea
Sarah Bond is the creative force behind this recipe suggestion. Sign up for her recipes and visit her blog at https://www.liveeatlearn.com/ Preparation Prep: 15 mins Cook: 10 mins Total: 25 mins Servings: person per recipe INGREDIENTS Strawberry balsamic 2 Tbsp Greek...
It is the Month of Hearts
Be Mine! “Be still my heart!” February is National Heart Month and a “still” heart is not at all the goal! In fact, we want hearts that are pumping at a rate of about 100 beats a minute with the rich life-sustaining oxygen-filled blood that you need to stay...
Medicare Advantage Plans Open Enrollment!
Retirees who have selected Medicare Advantage Plans have an opportunity to make changes between January 1 – March 31. Unlike open election periods in the fall of each year, when Medicare recipients can make changes and then change their minds, this period allows you...
Blood Donor Awareness Montlh
January Is Blood Donor Awareness Month The American Red Cross is the only organization that wants your time as a volunteer or student in one of their CPR courses, your money as a donor to helping neighbors hit with disasters or active duty service members and their...
Happy New Year – Eat Your Hoppin John
Traditional Hoppin John The precise history of Hoppin John is lost. But most likely it comes to Southern tables from African slaves who brought beans and rice dishes as a staple in the early 18th century. The kidnapped Africans came from lands that grew rice and were...
The New Plan Year Starts January 1
The new plan year begins for Medicare on January 1. We have some suggestions for you as you start the year so that you will be aware of any changes you may want to make in the 2020 Open Enrollment period that begins next November. 1. Keep a running list of what you...
Pulaski’s Holiday Punch!
We turn to Denise Grisham for her adaptation of the Pulaski favorite party punch recipe! Catch her at her Blog: Manthatstuffisgood.blogspot.com That Party Punch That Everyone Loves A Great Party Hit! Makes 6 quarts That Party Punch That Everyone Loves INGREDIENTS3 -...
November is Diabetes Month
November is Diabetes Month! November marks National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a tough diagnosis. Whether someone learns of their disease as a child or whether symptoms begin later in life it is a diagnosis that will require rapid changes in the patient and often the...
It’s Medicare Election Time!
It's Medicare Election Time! NOW - December 7 If you have Medicare coverage, you are given a time each year to make changes to your insurance plan. As we age, sometimes our needs change and sometimes there are new plans that have been created that would be a better...
It’s Smoke Out Time!
Great American Smokeout! The third Thursday of every November is the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. On Nov. 21, 2019, the challenge for all smokers (including Vapers) to spend a day smoke free. Just 24 hours. This year there are...
Beth’s Chili with Mushrooms and Black Beans
Beth's Chili with Mushrooms & Black Beans - Beth Peterson, author of The Tailgate Cookbook, the "go-to" of creating the most memorable tailgate recipes, has allowed us to share her favorite chili recipe. Tailgate with the Best Chili! Makes 15 servings Beth's Chili...
Mental Health Awareness Week
We recognize Mental Health Awareness week October 6-12 by taking some time to learn the symptoms and how to help people we love get the help that they need. For most of us it seems routine to greet people with a friendly, “Hi. How are you doing?” And the socially...
Gearing Up for Medicare Election Period
Medicare Election Period October 15 - December 7 Medicare Election Period is the right time to take a hard look at Your Medicare Insurance Plans each year. This is your opportunity to make some changes to your coverage. There are usually three reasons that would cause...
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Knowing the Symptoms Saves Lives! 12% of all new cancers, and 25% of all new cancers in women are breast cancer. As we enter October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is a good time to remind ourselves that men get breast cancer also. And it is the perfect time to...
Protect Yourself From Unexpected Costs
It's no secret that most of us have seen our share of healthcare costs rise since 2010. It isn't your imagination. Deductibles are rising and so are uncovered or excluded services that may be necessary for you or your family. In fact, 50% of us are seeing higher...
Adobo Lamb Pops with Char-Roasted Poblano Dipping Sauce
Beth Peterson, author of The Tailgate Cookbook, the "go-to" of creating the most memorable tailgate recipes, has allowed us to share her favorite tailgating recipe. Adobo Lamb Pops with Char-Roasted Poblano Dipping Sauce Get your pre-game on! Makes 12 servings Adobo...
Getting Medicare Right!
What do all the "parts" mean? Getting Medicare Right is a challenge for all retirees. Part A of Medicare covers enrollees for what is done inside a hospital and requires a hospital admission. Most people will complete the enrollment form for Medicare Part A when they...
International Clean Hands Sept 15-21
Most of us learned the fun fact that the dirtiest part of a dog is his/her mouth, but the lesser known fun fact is that the dirtiest part of the human body is our hands. While everyone gets the message to head to your local health source for a flu shot in September...
After the Shock of a Cancer Diagnosis
There were a million things that ran through Bobby’s mind when he finally heard the words that the pathology report indicated cancer. After the initial cold shock, he says his thoughts moved immediately to his family. What would they do? How would they make it...
Peanut Butter Corn Flake Cookies
It's that time of the year when kids head back to school. It may have been a while since you were a student, but you can recapture one of everyone's favorite cafeteria memories with a recipe for Peanut Butter Corn Flake Cookies. Thanks to Denise Grisham, a food...
Easily File Claims and Check Benefits
Professional Benefit Solutions has created an easy launch page on our website for our current customers and policyholders so that you can track your benefits usage as well as your dependents, manage claims and ask questions directly to your insurance carrier by...
A kiss for luck and we’re on our way…
June has traditionally been associated with weddings. Obviously, weddings occur throughout the year, but the idea of a beautiful June bride is ingrained in the American romantic imagery. It’s after the wedding when the marriage begins, and with it comes...
Men’s Health Week June 10-16
Each year, the week leading up to Father’s Day is known as Men’s Health Week. This year, it is celebrated from June 10-16. During Men’s Health Week we want to remind you that this is really a family issue. The overall health status of men and boys is enhanced with...
There is a Day for Everything
There is a day set aside for everything, and insurance is no exception. So, pull out the party hats because June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day! Professional Benefit Solutions is celebrating National Insurance Awareness Day by inviting you to let us do a quote...
August is Immunizations Month
August marks Immunization Month in the United States. As kids head to annual checkups for preparation to return to school and the sports check offs so that they can try out for teams, most Pediatricians, Family Medicine doctors and the teams of Nurses who treat...
Calculate Potential Out-of-Pocket Costs
It's frightening to think how devastating an illness or injury could be to your family's stability. In addition to the obvious health concerns, there's the potential for an immediate financial crisis with the potential for a long-term impact. AFLAC has created a cost...
Is it Time to Talk about Medicare?
How to plan for Medicare supplement coverage requires a highly individualized discussion. We've been having these conversations for years, and thousands of individuals have trusted us to help them understand and choose the right supplement plan. Starting roughly 90...
The Business HR Busy Season!
For businesses on a fiscal year that begins January 1, it is important to take a hard look now at what your benefit package is going to include for 2020 and to ensure that you are giving your employees the most cost beneficial plan that carries the biggest bang for...
Celebrating UV Protection Month
The month of July marks UV Protection Month. It is a good time to remember that the ultra violet rays of the sunshine we love can be dangerous if we are not protected. We have all learned a lot about the need to slather everyone with sunscreen to protect skin from...
Life Changes and So Do Your Coverage Needs
It's finally happened. Your baby is a high school graduate, and she's headed for college. Four years of sacrifices for a chance at lifetime of professional opportunity, and you want her to have that. But what if something happens to you during those crucial years?...
Pulaski Business Begins 20th Year with New Partnership
Professional Benefit Solutions LLC has served the insurance needs of large and small businesses, self-employed individuals and retirees since 1999. During our first two decades in business, our insurance and financial planning customers were served by partners Elaine...
Term vs Whole Life
Once you have a good idea of how much life insurance you may want to protect your loved ones in the event of your death, the next decision will be what type of insurance you may need to buy. Professional Benefit Solutions can help you decide what type of plan makes...
Disaster Ready
What Would Happen to Your Business… If there were a flood, tornado, theft or fire? Most businesses have replacement insurance to help with rebuilding the bricks and mortar or buying news desks and computers should disaster strike, and at Professional Benefit...
Special Kind of Love
Life Insurance is a Special Kind of Love What would happen to the people you love if you were to die? That is usually the starting point for everyone considering whether or how much life insurance they might need. At Professional Benefit Solutions, the answer to...
Nursing Homes
Covering the Cost of a Nursing Home!If you are over the age of 65, congratulations! You made it to Medicare coverage! And Professional Benefit Solutions can help you with all your questions about signing up for your coverage, but while we are meeting, we...