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.
As we begin Mental Health Month, Balanced You reminds King County employees of the many resources available to support you and your loved ones. Making Life Easier (MLE): Free crisis or short-term counseling, daily living support, and online tools for managing stress, available to employees and household members. Mindfulness classes and videos: Resources you can join from anywhere for a reset... Continue Reading →
Employees and their families may be experiencing a range of emotions as the nation navigates current events. Balanced You wants to remind you that there are resources available to help you manage these challenges. Making Life Easier (MLE) Making Life Easier (MLE) provides free, confidential mental health services to employees and anyone living in their household.... 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 Project/Program Manager III with the Balanced You team, sits down with Danielle Smith, Senior Client Manager for Delta Dental of Washington. They discuss why having a dentist is important, what dental insurance... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Eye exams are critical to caring for your eyes, vision, and overall health. Regular eye exams promote eye health and help detect the signs of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. As a benefits-eligible King County employee, you have access to comprehensive vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Your vision... Continue Reading →
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to your health and well-being. Balanced You's Karla Clark sits down with Miguel Messina, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Manager, to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of depression and anxiety, how EAP can help, and other resources available for... Continue Reading →
Choosing and visiting a primary care provider (PCP) is a great way to support you and your family’s health. Research shows that people who have a relationship with a primary care provider are more likely to receive high-value care, have better access to care, and report a higher satisfaction with their health care. (Source: JAMA Internal Medicine, March... Continue Reading →
Several Health Support Programs are available to employees and family members covered by King County medical plans. These programs provide extra support when you need it, for example, when you need help understanding a new diagnosis, managing a chronic condition, or handling an illness. Program representatives may contact you by phone or email to provide... Continue Reading →
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