Clean up your Medical Paperwork
One thing that is often overlooked when it comes to organization is your healthcare information. Here are six simple ways to make it a little easier.
1. Pick your personal organizer. Find a three-ring binder, standing file box or something that will work. Have a seperate file for each family member.
2. Collect all the appropriate information. Gather insurance and physician information including names, numbers and addresses.
3. Compile your records. This includes immunizations for your children, a list of any allergies and prescritpions you take.
4. Track your appointments. Keep a calendar indicating when you have check-ups scheduled.
5. Keep all your paperwork. Make a section in your file for receipts and financial paperwork and sort by date of service.
6. Store your records in a safe place. It might also be helpful to make photocopies of your records to store outside the home in a lockbox or with a family member.
