For most of us, the new year means throwing out those remaining Christmas cookies and resolving to finally organize that messy storage closet. For some of us, it also means dealing with new or renewed health insurance.

Are you using insurance to cover your visits? If so, don’t forget that the new year may mean some changes to your benefits and out-of-pocket expenses. To avoid any surprises, it may be a good idea to re-familiarize yourself with your policy’s acupuncture benefits. And remember that policies with a deductible can mean a higher co-pay until the deductible is met. If you have switched insurance providers, or are using insurance for the first time, don’t forget to bring a copy of your card to your next visit.

Dealing with insurance isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, but let’s look on the bright side. Without it, we wouldn’t have had the wonderful opportunity to meet so many of you. So let’s focus on making 2013 a year about achieving ultimate health, wellness and happiness!