Fear of NO Insurance Coverage

Annmarie Entner • February 26, 2024

How many of us take medications that cost “A LOT”….

I recently had this fear and am still working through it.  My husband got laid off last month in corporate world “Workforce Reduction”. I went into complete survival mode and scared shitless.  In April I will have experienced not being in pain for one year.  Some will say I am in remission, I say living my life without pain to my fullest.  

So when I was presented that I will need to look for insurance, I was in a panic and was not dealing with it well.  I started looking at insurances and many did not cover my current medications that are keeping my Rheumatoid Arthritis at bay and most of my Drs are in another state, they too are not covered. Most importantly MY Rheumatologist isn’t I have been with him since I was diagnosed.  FEAR is not a luxury I can afford as some who has RA.  I was doing all sorts of rationalizations on how to stretch my medications or ration how I was going to take it.  Of course during all of it I was starting to feel all the aches, pains, swelling and eating all of my feeling… 

How does one stop the chaos of fear from debilitating you?  Yes you’d think I’d know except when its happening to you, you forget.  It has taken three weeks of living in doom and gloom for me to realize I can only change this outcome. I reached out to my Coach explained all that I was going through and asked for help. 

As women we believe we can do it all and asking for help isn’t a solution until it is.  I needed to get back to basics like I teach and guide my clients.

1. Journal, write everything down that is swirling in your head.

2. What thought keeps repeating what a you wrote.

3. Make a list of what is facts. Not the story you are telling yourself.

4. What are your feelings that you have about the facts.

5. What are the actions I am creating from my feelings.

5. How are these actions serving me.

When I was able to look at my thoughts I absolutely could see why I was full of fear.  I was reacting from old stories I told myself as a single mother who worked 3 jobs to get by and one of those jobs was to afford insurance for my daughter.  Back then I didn’t have the tools I have today.  I am grateful that I have a coach to guide me too.  

So yes, I was able to figure out my insurance issues with a temporary solution that gives my one year to get what I need for me and my healthcare.

I’d love to hear how many have this fear, or fear of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  

By Annmarie Entner March 28, 2025
Hey, Beautiful Warrior If we’ve crossed paths before—welcome back. If you’re new here, I’m so glad you’ve found your way to this space. My name is Annmarie Entner, and I’m the heart behind Life Coaching For Change. I support women who are newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis or feeling overwhelmed in the thick of it—and I walk alongside them as they navigate the heartbreak, the uncertainty, and the brave work of redefining their lives. But today, I want to do something a little different. I want to reintroduce myself—not just as a coach, but as a woman who’s been where you are. When I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me. I was overwhelmed by doctor appointments, uncertain treatment plans, the grief of not knowing what my future held, and the quiet ache of wondering if I’d ever feel "normal" again. I had moments of fearing I wouldn’t be able to hold my grandchild, dance at a wedding, or even enjoy the little things without pain tagging along like an uninvited guest. I know what it’s like to smile on the outside while you're barely holding it together inside. And I also know what it means to rise—to choose purpose in the midst of pain, to hold both hope and grief in the same hand, and to show up fully, even when your body wants to do anything but. That’s why I do what I do. Today, my life looks so different—not because the pain is gone, but because I’ve made peace with it. I've learned to move with it instead of letting it define me. I’ve become my own advocate, embraced support, rebuilt precious relationships, and found strength I never knew I had. And now, I help other women do the same. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, support groups, or walking side by side (literally!) in my new walking group, I’m here to remind you: ✨ You are not alone. ✨ You are not broken. ✨ And your diagnosis is not the end of your story—it’s the start of a new chapter. So consider this blog a fresh hello. I'm still the same Annmarie—coach, author, speaker, wife, mom, proud grandma, and woman who’s been through it all—but I’m also evolving, just like you. I’m growing into new roles, building new resources, and showing up more fully than ever, so I can continue to support you on your journey. If you're ready to reconnect, reignite your sense of self, or simply breathe a little easier—I'm right here. Let’s keep walking this path together. With love and light, Annmarie
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