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How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

Some of your employees may be eligible for Marketplace subsidies The definition of “affordable” group coverage has been problematic since the arrival of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2013. Known as the “family glitch,” it barred millions of employees from receiving subsidized health insurance through the Marketplace. In 2023, the IRS fixed the “family glitch.” This means that some of your employees may now … Continue reading How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

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bcbsks healthy trails adventure day at kansas state park
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{Guest blog} Wildlife Remedies Wild Schedule

Jessica Karns is a teacher, librarian and mom who lives in Holton, Kansas. She loves all things summertime: Gardening, lazy days at the lake, farmers’ markets, and family vacations. We invited her to share her experiences from her recent trips to two Kansas State Parks. In this post, she shares her highlights from visiting Prairie Dog State Park. You can also read about her trip to Prairie Spirit Trail State Park here. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Wildlife Remedies Wild Schedule”

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bcbsks healthy trails adventure day at kansas state park
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{Guest blog} Kids set the pace on the Prairie Spirit Trail

Jessica Karns is a teacher, librarian and mom who lives in Holton, Kansas. She loves all things summertime: Gardening, lazy days at the lake, farmers’ markets, and family vacations. We invited her to share her experiences from her recent trips to two Kansas State Parks. In this post, she discusses her family’s biking adventure at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park. You can also read about her trip to Prairie Dog State Park here. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Kids set the pace on the Prairie Spirit Trail”

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Understand your family health history for your health
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Know your family health history

The time we spend with loved ones provides an opportunity to start a conversation about your family health history.

If you’ve ever created a family tree, you know that your family is made up of people with all kinds of backgrounds. (Who knew that great-uncle Roger was a magician?) The same goes for their medical history and that’s important to know when it comes to your own health. Continue reading “Know your family health history”

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