Couldn’t make the recent webinar Lincoln Financial presented about Roth vs. traditional pretax contributions to your retirement plan? No problem, Lincoln has you covered. Check out the information below, and be sure to view the short video here and linked to from Page 2 of the flyer.
Ballad Health supports the continuing professional education and career development of our team members by offering tuition reimbursement and scholarships for specific organizational need programs. AS A REMINDER: Tuition applications for the upcoming fiscal year (programs that start after July 1, 2023) are being accepted through March 31. Scholarship requests can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Scholarships for team members Ballad Health will provide full scholarships for any eligible team member who pursues higher education in certain clinical disciplines. Based on the educational program, Ballad Health will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for team members who pursue higher education for an initial degree in the disciplines listed below. Additional details are listed below: These scholarships cover tuition, fees and books up to: $1,500 a term for LPN $2,500 a semester for team members pursuing an associate degree (RN, surgical technology, catheterization lab technology, medical technology, imaging (general radiology, CT and MRI) or…
The Balladeer Children’s Program had some great events in January, with more fun scheduled for February and March! The 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! Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article! Latest events In January and early February, the Balladeers held three movie days with a private showing of the animated musical comedy “Smallfoot” at each location – in Johnson City, Greeneville and Norton. Families were given popcorn and drinks. About 210 people attended and enjoyed the movie. Upcoming events February Family Skate Days are scheduled in February. Balladeer member families should have…
Your Ballad Health retirement plan offers two great ways to save for your future — Roth after-taxcontributions and traditional, pretax contributions. Join your Lincoln retirement consultant to get helpunderstanding each type of contribution, why some savers make Roth contributions vs. pretax, and ifRoth may be right for you. A webinar is set for Tuesday, Feb. 7, from noon-1 p.m. See details below, and join the session to learn what’s best for you.
Ballad Health supports the continuing professional education and career development of our team members by offering tuition reimbursement and scholarships for specific organizational need programs. Applications for the upcoming fiscal year (programs that start after July 1, 2023) are being accepted through March 31. Scholarship requests can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Scholarships for team members Ballad Health will provide full scholarships for any eligible team member who pursues higher education in certain clinical disciplines. Based on the educational program, Ballad Health will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for team members who pursue higher education for an initial degree in the disciplines listed below. Additional details are listed below: These scholarships cover tuition, fees and books up to: $1,500 a term for LPN $2,500 a semester for team members pursuing an associate degree (RN, surgical technology, catheterization lab technology, medical technology, imaging (general radiology, CT and MRI) or respiratory therapy) $4,500…
With a pay increase coming to many Ballad Health team members this month, Lincoln Financial is encouraging everyone to put some of that toward your retirement plan. Use the contribution planner in your online account to see what a big impact – to your savings – a small increase can make. For more information, set up a meeting with your Lincoln retirement consultant at LincolnFinancial.com/balladschedule.
Our Balladeer Children’s Program had a great holiday season! The 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! Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article! November-December events Jingle and Mingle – Events were held in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol and Norton, Virginia, with delicious goodies provided. Each child received a gift and was able to meet with Santa Claus. There were also giveaways for the families in attendance. More than 600 people attended. “Frosty the Snowman” – Balladeers were treated to the show “Frosty the Snowman” by The Barter Players, with performances in Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson…
Team members enrolled in the Choice medical plan will soon receive a cash contribution from Ballad Health to their health savings accounts (HSAs), which 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 amount of the January contribution is $250 for those enrolled in individual coverage and $500 for those enrolled in family coverage. We anticipate these funds to be deposited into the HSA accounts by Jan. 6, 2023. This contribution will be for the 2023 calendar year. As a reminder, you can also elect to make your own contributions into the health savings account. Contributions can be increased, decreased or stopped any time during the calendar year. The HSA contribution change form is located on the Benefits page on the Ballad Health intranet. The new 2023 HSA contribution limits are listed below (employer and employee contributions count toward the IRS maximum):…
NOTE: Entries for our giveaway of Barter Theatre tickets have closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Ballad Health is giving away a limited number of tickets to shows at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, this month. Click here to fill out and submit an entry form. Here are the details: Tickets are in sets of two and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Winners will be contacted through the personal email submitted to us on the entry form, and will be given a ticket code. Winners must then call the Barter Theatre ticket office at 276-628-3991 and provide the code to claim the tickets, and then they can select the show of their choice. NOTE: Tickets cannot be booked online; winners MUST call the ticket office. Visit https://bartertheatre.com/calendar/ to see a schedule of the shows for the rest of this month. Ballad Health is a proud supporter of Barter Theatre, which is…
Lincoln Financial can help you review your contribution rate and see if you can boost your savings. Remember, you’ll never have more time to save than you do today!
Ballad Health offers childcare services to team members, at competitive rates — and there are a few openings right now at our three childcare centers. These childcare services are part of Ballad Health’s effort to make things easier on working families. Spaces are limited and are reserved for team members before opening the spots to the community. The available spots vary by location and are not available in all age groups. Team members can find out more by calling the centers at the following numbers: Hospitots, Johnson City – Call 423-431-6930; director Kacye Peters The Children’s Center, Elizabethton – Call 423-431-6930; acting director Kacye Peters Child Development Center, Bristol – Call 423-844-5225; director Tracy Barbour Team members can also email Amy Doran, corporate director of early childhood care and education for Ballad Health, at amy.doran@balladhealth.org. There are plans to create more Ballad Health childcare centers, so be on the lookout for updates.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.— Ballad Health is accepting new patients in Rogersville and Big Stone Gap through the system’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with some services available to community members in addition to Ballad Health team members. Ballad Health’s EAP has historically offered confidential behavioral health and substance abuse services to anyone covered by a Ballad Health medical plan. The program’s extension to Rogersville opens the plan up to both insured and self-pay community patients and will offer therapy and medication management services. Team members can make an appointment at any Ballad Health EAP location by calling 423-302-3480. “Now more than ever, it’s important that we do everything we can to care for our team members, and that also means ensuring they have the tools they need to care for their mental health,” said Brooke Graham, assistant vice president and chief operating officer of Ballad Health’s behavioral health services. “We want to ensure every team member…
