Article summary Ballad Health team members receive 30% off weekly childcare rates at nine Centers for Early Learning across the Appalachian Highlands. The first step in the application process is to fill out an interest form, provided below. Centers offer three nutritious meals daily, a best-practice learning model, extended hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are open every weekday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Read the full article One of the great benefits of being a Ballad Health team member is having access to high-quality childcare through Ballad Health’s Centers for Early Learning. There are nine locations in the Appalachian Highlands, and both part-time and full-time team members get 30% off the weekly rate offered to the community. Care at these centers includes three nutritious meals a day, leading-edge curriculum and a guarantee to be open every weekday of the year, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day or during severe weather…

January for the Balladeer Children’s Program was beset by inclement weather causing several postponements! Some members got to enjoy one of the Movie Days; otherwise, Balladeers were forced to reschedule some of their planned fun. The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more. January events January Movie Day (Bristol) – More than 50 people attended and got to enjoy a free showing of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” January Movie Days rescheduled in Johnson City and Greeneville – Nearly 300 people were registered to attend before weather at first caused a quick rescheduling, before being forced to cancel the event. Those who had registered received notification that they were eligible for…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Monday, Jan. 26. Dear Colleague, As tax season approaches, we want to make sure you know where to find your tax forms. Below is a quick guide to accessing your 2025 Form 1095-C, your 2025 Form W-2 and, if applicable, your health savings account tax documents. 2025 Form 1095-C availability The IRS no longer requires employers to automatically mail Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Coverage). In accordance with current IRS guidelines, your Form 1095-C is available through the HR & Payroll Service Center on the Ballad Health intranet. To access it, click Tax Forms, then select 2025 under the 1095-C tab to view or print your form, see instruction below. No authorization is required to receive the form electronically. Here’s a tipsheet on the intranet for detailed instructions with screenshots. Please note that Form 1095-C is provided for your records only and is not required when filing…

Article summary Ballad Health supports team member career development through tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year) and scholarships aligned with organizational needs. New tuition applications for programs starting after July 1, 2026, are accepted Jan. 19 to Feb. 28, and previously approved team members do not need to reapply. See the information below on how to apply, who is eligible and what reimbursements and scholarships are available, or visit here on the Ballad Health intranet. Read the full article NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Monday, Jan. 19. Dear colleague, Ballad Health supports the continuing professional education and career development of our team members by offering tuition reimbursement and scholarships for specific programs based on organizational need. New tuition reimbursement applications for the upcoming fiscal year (programs that start after July 1, 2026) will be accepted from Monday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 28. Team members who were previously…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Thursday, Jan. 15. Dear Colleague, The start of a new year often brings renewed focus on health and well-being. Common resolutions include eating healthier, getting more exercise, reducing stress or simply taking better care of yourself. At Ballad Health, you don’t have to tackle those goals alone. We offer a wide range of no-cost and low-cost benefits designed to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellness – wherever you’re starting from. For your convenience, we’ve compiled all of these resources in one place – ​​click here​​ to view the full guide. Health, wellness and financial goals don’t have to be overwhelming, and they don’t have to be tackled all at once. As the saying goes, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” That first step toward better health and well-being doesn’t have to be a hard one to make. Whether it’s scheduling…

The Balladeer Children’s Program had a busy holiday season! Included was one of the most heartwarming events the program does — the Balladeers Give Back event, which provides gifts for patients at Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more. Here’s what the Balladeers have been up to lately and what they’ve got coming up. November/December events November Balladeers Give Back event We hosted this event at Johnson City Medical Center on Nov. 8; Balladeer families came together and created 75 items that were donated as gifts for patients at Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Balladeer children (52 total) and their families create personalized stuffed animals, custom fleece blankets and custom…

If you are enrolled in the Choice medical plan, Ballad Health will make a cash contribution to each eligible team member’s health savings account (HSA). The account can be used to pay for deductibles, co-insurance and other eligible out-of-pocket expenses related to their health, dental and vision plans. The January contribution is $250 for those enrolled in individual coverage and $500 for those enrolled in EE + child(ren) or family coverage. We anticipate these funds to be deposited into the HSA accounts by Jan. 9, 2025. This contribution will be for the 2026 calendar year. You can elect to make your own contributions to your HSA. Contributions can be increased, decreased or stopped at any time during the calendar year. To make changes, log into the HR & Payroll Service Center. For detailed instructions, click here. NOTE: These links are located in the Ballad Health intranet. The new 2026 HSA contribution limits are listed below (employer and employee…

Article summary Ballad Health will host a hiring event from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Bristol Regional Medical Center to fill multiple full-time clinical and non-clinical positions, with on-the-spot job offers possible. Key openings include RNs, CNAs, respiratory therapists and ultrasound technologists. Applicants are encouraged to bring resumes and interview on-site; positions are also available across the Ballad Health system, including Johnson City, Kingsport and Abingdon. Read the full article BRISTOL, Tenn. – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple full-time clinical and non-clinical healthcare jobs in Bristol.   From noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Ballad Health leaders will be at Bristol Regional Medical Center, 1 Medical Park Blvd., to match hopeful job seekers to open roles. A variety of clinical and non-clinical jobs are available. Key roles being sought include registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, ultrasound technologists and more. If you know of anyone interested…

Your employer-sponsored retirement plan may be one of your most important assets during retirement. That’s why it’s important to make the most of it by saving as much as you can now. So, ask yourself: Am I saving enough for the future I envision? In 2026, you’ll be able to contribute $24,500 plus an additional catch-up amount if you are age 50 or older. See the chart below for details by age. *The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 increases the catch-up limit for participants who attain age 60-63 during the calendar year. In the year the participant attains age 64, the limit returns to the age 50 catch-up limit. Check with your plan sponsor to see if this new catch-up limit is available in your plan. Mandatory Roth catch-up contributions Starting in 2026, if you’re age 50 or older and earned more than $150,000 in Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) wages from the same employer…

Article summary Ballad Health offers a free Diabetes Management Program for eligible team members and dependents, providing education, coaching, medications and supplies to help improve health and reduce out-of-pocket costs. Nicole, a Marsh Regional Blood Center team member, said Ballad Health Pharmacy has saved her hundreds of dollars, offered consistent pricing, provided hands-on coaching and delivered exceptional communication with her care team. She credits the program and pharmacy with reducing stress, improving her ability to manage her illness and strengthening her overall wellbeing through personalized, reliable support. Read the full article Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and it is extremely prevalent in the region we serve. Many Ballad Health team members live with diabetes, and as an employer, we want to do everything we can to help our team members be as healthy as they can be. Ballad Health offers a free Diabetes Management Program…

We’re always looking for talented, compassionate people to join the Ballad Health team, and no one knows great candidates better than you. When you refer a qualified friend or family member for select positions, you could earn a referral bonus once they’re hired. Current referral bonus amounts Experienced candidates (with at least one year of work experience) hired into full-time or part-time benefited positions in the following roles are eligible: $500 – Certified/registered medical assistants (CMA/RMA), certified nursing assistants (CNA), phlebotomists and patient service representatives $1,500 – Respiratory therapists, radiologic technologists, surgical techs, licensed practical nurses (LPN), all acute-care roles, and physician office positions $2,500 – Registered nurses at all acute-care facilities Whether it’s someone just a year into their healthcare career or a seasoned professional ready for a change, your referral could make a real difference – for them, for our team, and for our patients. Applying just got easier with Melody Finding and…