10 NorthBay Health Beacon Open enrollment can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Choosing the right health plan is one of the most important decisions you make each year. At NorthBay Health, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Breaking it down NorthBay Health’s Senior Business Development Liaison, Kelly Rhoads-Poston, has helped thousands of patients understand their health plan options over the past 25 years. “Open enrollment is a great opportunity to choose the insurance plan that best fits your needs for the year ahead,” she explains. “Taking time to review your options now can help ensure you and your family have access to the care and coverage you deserve.” NorthBay Health contracts with many major health plans. Visit northbay.org for a full listing. Enrollment periods vary slightly by employer or plan. Generally, open enrollment runs from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31. Specific dates for Medicare, CalPERS, Covered California and federal employee plans are listed in the “dates to know” section. Making the most of it Rhoads-Poston encourages patients not to be intimidated. “Insurance is confusing for many people,” she says. “The key is to start with a plan that Need help? We’ve got you! For more information about open enrollment, including plan and physician information or answers to frequently asked questions, visit northbay.org/choose-well or scan the QR code. You can contact Kelly Rhoads-Poston directly at askkelly@northbay.org or call 707-646-3280. Your guide to open enrollment makes sense for your needs. Break the process into small steps.” Once you’ve chosen a plan that works with NorthBay Health, the next step is selecting a doctor. NorthBay Health has an extensive network of physicians serving Solano, Yolo and Napa counties—including American Canyon, Vacaville, Fairfield, Dixon and Winters. “Find a doctor you feel comfortable with,” RhoadsPoston says. “Check their bios, watch their videos and ask neighbors for recommendations. This is your care team—make sure they feel like a good fit. “My biggest advice to everyone is to be your own strong advocate. Nobody will ever care about your health more than you. That’s why we’re here—to support you in making smart, informed choices.” *NorthBay Health partners with Hill Physicians Medical Group for HMO plans.
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