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Here’s where to start
OPEN ENROL LMENT
is creeping closer, and now is the
time to start planning for the next year.
Today, people spend more time planning their weekend
getaway than researching their health care benefits. Aflac
reported that in 2014, 46 percent of people spent 30 minutes
or less reviewing health care plan offerings. Why? Mostly
because people don’t really know where to start when it comes
to reviewing benefits and making health plan decisions.
Even though that weekend escape is important for your
health, so is planning for your health care future. Some
simple questions and guidelines can help take out the
guesswork.
Start by gathering some information from the last year’s
health care costs and individual health status. How much
did you pay out of pocket? Was last year a typical year? Did
anyone in the family develop a new health issue or possibly
resolve a past issue?
Learn more about health savings accounts and how they
can benefit you. Also remember to check into wellness
programs offered by your employer. Often there are financial
Choosing your health plan?
benefits as well as health benefits when you take advantage
of these offerings.
Most important: Learn how your coverage works. Utilize
company resources. Often your company will provide links
to decision support tools and other resources for you to
make the most informed decision.
Choosing which path to take when it comes to open
enrollment is seldom a quick decision, so take your time and
do your research. And enjoy that weekend getaway!
We can
help!
Let our dedicated
concierges help you
navigate your health
care needs. Call
360-414-7510
to
learn more.
When planning for your health care
future, some simple questions and
guidelines can help take out the
guesswork.
Jennifer Richards
Personal Concierge
PeaceHealth Medical Group
1615 Delaware St.
Longview, WA
360-414-7510
Kelso
Highlander
Festival
When:
Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:
Tam O’ Shanter Park in
Kelso
Info:
Stop by and visit the
PeaceHealth booth. Our joint
replacement team will be on-
site to answer questions and
will have a prize drawing and
giveaways for all the lads and
lassies who stop by.
Learn more about our Joint
Replacement Program at
peacehealth.org/st-john.
JOIN US!
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