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.
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 →
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. As a King County Employee enrolled in a King County benefits plan, you have access to comprehensive health care coverage, including mental health coverage. Whether you are enrolled in Kaiser Permanente or... Continue Reading →
One in three adults has prediabetes -- yet 80% don't know it. Prediabetes is a serious condition caused when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. King County offers Omada, a program that provides proven, one-on-one support to help prevent type 2... Continue Reading →
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