Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
Do your benefits ever feel like a puzzle that’s hard to put together? Many employees run into stress when trying to figure out their health insurance, whether it’s for physical, dental, or mental health. King County’s new Benefits Unlocked series is here to simplify that process. Join the Balanced You team’s Karla Clark and the... Continue Reading →
Stress has a way of building up in our bodies and minds. If you’ve been feeling tense or weighed down, moving your body can be one of the fastest ways to release it. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce stress, ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, and boost energy and focus. Balanced You and King County make it easier to... Continue Reading →
Navigating substance use concerns—whether for yourself or someone you care about—can feel overwhelming. That’s why King County employees and anyone living in their household have access to a suite of confidential, stigma-free resources through Making Life Easier (MLE). Addiction Care Navigator is MLE’s online clinical assessment that offers a stigma-free, anonymous and confidential way to... Continue Reading →
March 25 is Diabetes Alert Day. This day was established to serve as a “wake-up call” for the American public to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes by taking a Diabetes Risk Test, while also providing essential information on how to reduce the risk. This initiative is spearheaded by... Continue Reading →
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team sits down with Matt Munson, King County Benefits Navigator. They discuss the work Matt does to help educate all King County employees about their benefits and... Continue Reading →
When you need health care quickly, it can be difficult to know where to go. Life-threatening illnesses and emergencies necessitate a trip to the emergency room. However, emergency rooms may not be necessary in other medical situations. With the long waits and expensive costs at the ER, it’s important to know there are other ways... Continue Reading →
To help manage rising health care costs, a new emergency room (ER) out-of-pocket limit was added to the Regence KingCare PPO and KingCare Select medical plans for those in the Regular and TEA-DOT employee benefit groups. If you fall into one of these groups and visit the ER, your total out-of-pocket costs may be higher... Continue Reading →
Oral health is an important part of overall well-being. That’s why King County offers comprehensive dental care for employees and their family members. Most King County employees have access to two dental plan options: Delta Dental PPO and Cigna Dental HMO (offered only to the Regular & Transit ATU 587 employee benefit groups). These... Continue Reading →
Food choices can support your immune health and help prevent type 2 diabetes. King County offers Omada—a personalized program that provides you with resources and support you need to maintain a well-balanced diet. Join Omada to discuss how the food we choose each day can help support both our immune health and overall health. You'll... Continue Reading →
It’s summertime in the Pacific Northwest and it is a busy time to travel. It is important that you understand your benefits and know where to access care when you’re away from home. Here are some tips to help you plan before your next trip. In the case of an emergency, everyone, regardless of your... Continue Reading →
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