<p>#255: Today’s episode is brought to you by Elevance Health. Ever felt lost trying to navigate the maze of health insurance? You’re not alone! Understanding what health insurance covers and what your options are can get incredibly confusing.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Tita Stewart, the Staff Vice President, Growth and Engagement from Elevance Health to break down the essentials of health insurance in an easy-to-understand way to prepare you for Annual Enrollment this fall.</p><p>Whether you’re new to health insurance or just seeking clarity, Tita offers straightforward advice on maximizing your coverage and avoiding common pitfalls.</p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>Types of health insurance plans</li><li>How to maximize your policy benefits</li><li>Why health insurance is expensive</li><li>How to apply for health insurance and where to compare plans online</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li>Go to<a href="http://myhealthbenefitfinder.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> myhealthbenefitfinder.com</a> to find out which benefits you qualify for.</li><li>Download<a href="https://www.anthem.com/member-resources/sydney-app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Anthem’s Sydney app</a> for fast and convenient access to your health insurance information.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://www.healthcare.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.healthcare.gov</a> to enroll in health insurance and compare plans.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Act now to improve your health and quality of life by exploring health insurance coverage. Visit<a href="http://www.myhealthbenefitfinder.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.myhealthbenefitfinder.com</a> and utilize expert advice from Anthem by calling at (888) 811-2101</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="http://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media.</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>