During this past Open Enrollment Period, it was painfully obvious to me that some individuals and families just couldn’t afford a health plan. Their income was high enough not to qualify for a subsidy, yet at the same time, they found it difficult to enroll into a plan that was going to cost them […]
Special Enrollment Periods
February 29, 2016 by
Now that Open Enrollment has ended for 2016 (It ended on January 31, 2016), you can only enroll into a health plan if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). There are life events that can qualify you for a special enrollment period. The team at Balanced Care can help you enroll […]
Life Insurance is a Gift of Love
January 28, 2016 by
Every February, I always think of what I can do for my husband on Valentine’s Day. A beautiful card, his favorite meal of ham and mashed potatoes, and a candlelit dinner are always a hit. It has always been a goal of mine to list out at least ten different things on a […]
Keeping or Changing Your 2015 Healthplan
January 5, 2016 by
When it comes to The Affordable Care Act, there is always some confusion regarding deadlines and when to enroll in a health plan. Healthcare.gov sent out many reminders to clients letting them know that December 15th was the deadline to have a health plan start on 1/1/2016. Then, another reminder came up letting […]
Know your Deadlines for Open Enrollment
November 1, 2015 by
Open Enrollment has officially began. It started this morning, November 1, 2015 and will continue until January 31, 2016. There is always confusion surrounding Open Enrollment so to help you know key dates and key deadlines, we wanted to make sure you know the facts. Here are a few of those facts: November […]
Recipe For Success
July 25, 2015 by
Last week-end, my husband and I were invited to our first ever pig roast. This was the tenth year that the hosts were having this annual event. Friends, family, and neighbors came with their hands full of dishes to share and their stomachs empty to make room for all the food. […]
Employee Benefits
July 4, 2015 by
Now that you have hired the perfect employees, how do you keep them happy? One of the best ways is to make sure you are offering them a good benefit package. Because Balanced Care specializes in small groups with 1 to 100 employees, we know that most employers feel they just cannot afford […]
Preventative Care Benefits for Adults
April 30, 2015 by
The Affordable Care Act has guidelines for Preventative Care for women, children, and adults. Preventative Care must be offered with all healthcare plans whether you purchase the plan through the Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) or directly through the insurance company. These benefits must cover these benefits without charging you a co-pay or co-insurance. This […]
Preventative Health Care for Women
April 27, 2015 by
Under the Affordable Care Act, health care plans purchased either through the marketplace (Healthcare.gov) or directly through the insurance company must cover the following list of preventative services for women. These services must be provided without a co-pay and your deductible does not have to be met in order to qualify for this benefit. […]
Preventative Health Services
April 20, 2015 by
Did you know or realize that every healthcare plan offers free preventative health services for adults, women, and children? As long as these services are provided by a network provider, these services do not get applied to your deductible and no copayment or coinsurance is required. Today, the focus will be on children. The […]