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Healthcare and Washington DC
March 19, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Are you a small business owner looking to offer health insurance to your employees? Broker + Business Connect is an initiative by RAMW to help connect small businesses to a health insurance broker that will assist with each step of the enrollment process.
While building a successful restaurant business is hard work, finding affordable, quality health insurance for your business doesn’t have to be. RAMW can help with the challenges of finding and getting health coverage. Meet with experts during our 30-minute Broker+Business Connect Q&A session, our open forum...
November 16, 2023
DC Health Link, the District of Columbia's Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, offers many different health plans to meet every need and budget. Enrollment is easy, and expert help is available.
Annual Special Offer for Coverage Starting January 1
To make sure every DC business can cover its employees, we offer special flexibility for employers starting coverage on January 1st. Employers offering coverage starting January 1st do not have to meet the following standard eligibility requirements:
Fifty percent minimum employer contribution toward employee premiums...
November 1, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
DC Health Link Open Enrollment Begins Today, Runs Through January 31, 2024; Monthly Premiums Start as Low as $13/Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2023
CONTACT
Susana Castillo (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; susana.castillo@dc.gov
Adam Hudson (DCHBX) – (202) 527-5622; adam.hudson@dc.gov
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, as the 2024 Open Enrollment period begins, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health Link encourage residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable health insurance at DCHealthLink.com...
January 12, 2023
Care Excellence
Here's how to identify signs of seasonal affective disorder
Shorter days this time of year may cause the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder in some. Andrew Davis, MD, a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, discusses its symptoms, including oversleeping, lower energy, mood changes, and feeling more depressed.
How Skin Care For Men Is Changing
Over the last 20 years, skin care has become more mainstream for men. Tola Oyesanya, MD, a dermatologist, joined WTOP to share some simple products men can use on their skin that...
September 12, 2022
Business Strategy
Reminder! Health Views for Business - September 27th
Don't forget! The next session in the Health Views for Business series, Managing Cancer Care in the Workplace, takes place on September 27. Register here to find out how encouraging preventive cancer care can not only have an impact on employees, but also have a positive impact on businesses.
Employer Tools & Resources
Support Your Total Health With Our Add-On Care Options
Kaiser Permanente members have access to a broad range of care options. Take a look at our More...
August 25, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed on August 16, 2022, extends lower health insurance premiums through 2025 for District families and residents! The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Inflation Reduction Act) extends the lower premiums under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) for three years, through 2025. For DC residents, the Inflation Reduction Act extends lower premiums for health insurance through DC Health Link, so residents can get health insurance for as little as $11/month.
District families can save on average $5,600/year on quality health insurance...
August 3, 2022
Preventing Heat-Related Illness
As temperatures rise in the DMV area, people need to be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. Singh, MD, an internal medicine doctor at Kaiser Permanente, shared with @WJLA viewers how conducting everyday activities in extreme heat can make people’s hearts work much harder and people need to be more cautious in elevated temperatures.
Dr. Mettassebia Kanno on the Omicron BA.5 Subvariant
As the BA.5 omicron subvariant of COVID-19 appears to evade immunity, people want to better understand how to protect themselves. Mettassebia Kanno, MD, an...
June 7, 2022
Heat waves can make people sick with heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. As the DMV has recently experienced a potentially dangerous heat wave, Jason Singh, MD, an internal medicine doctor at Kaiser Permanente, shared with WTOP the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, treatment, and when to call 911.
Kaiser Permanente Unveils LGBTQ-Focused Practice In D.C.
Kaiser Permanente has launched Pride Medical at Capitol Hill Medical Center; a new inclusive medical center devoted to meeting the unique health care needs of LGBTQ+ patients. Keith Egan, MD, an internal...
May 6, 2022
Telehealth has huge potential to transform your employees’ health care — but not all telehealth is created equal. At Kaiser Permanente, telehealth isn’t just used by your employees and their doctors — it’s integrated across our entire care experience. Click here to learn more about telehealth at Kaiser Permanente.
Prince George's County's planning board weigh in on Kaiser’s Largo medical center expansion
Kaiser Permanente’s plans to expand its medical center in Largo, MD have been approved by The Prince George’s County Planning...
March 8, 2022
Any business, no matter how small, can create a workplace culture that encourages healthy lifestyles. It involves offering programs that support healthier behaviors, educating employees about health issues, and making health-related objectives part of your corporate policy. Take a look at our tips for creating a culture of health in your workplace.
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The restaurant business is rewarding but tough. Operators need a health care plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why RAMW has partnered with USI Insurance Services and Kaiser Permanente to develop a plan...
February 8, 2022
Creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity (collectively referred to as EID) is complex and challenging. Many companies struggle to take the first step or may be limited by a lack of resources or time. But the journey to a culture that embraces EID and uses it to create healthier, safer and more inclusive work environments can begin with a few simple steps. Read more in our recent joint article with the Baltimore Business Journal.
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The restaurant business is rewarding but tough. Operators need a health care plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why RAMW has...
February 1, 2021
(Washington, DC) – Uninsured District of Columbia residents have more time to enroll in health coverage for 2021. From now through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents can enroll using DC Health Link’s Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for COVID-19. All DC Health Link plans cover diagnosis, treatment, testing, and vaccination for COVID-19 for free
Last year, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) adopted a COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period for District residents who need health insurance through the end of the District’s public health...
