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Jared J. Balis
Salt Lake City, UT
Jared J. Balis is a health insurance agent in Utah who is committed to helping people protect their insurability, find affordable insurance plans, and maintain quality insurance coverage for themselves and their families. Jared also specializes in home owner insurance for Utah residents and has created a number of websites to help pass his tips, tools, and experience along to others.
Interests: Photography, website design, copy writing, music, and spending time with my family.
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Healthcare Costs Poised to Rise
Yahoo! News wrote a story about the health overhaul and how it's going to raise claims costs by 32%. http://news.yahoo.com/study-health-overhaul-raise-claims-cost-32-pct-173335479--politics.html How do you and/or your family or your business plan on managing rising healthcare and health insurance costs? Keep in touch with me between now and January 1st, 2014 (when... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Utah Will Be Using It's Own Health Exchange
Interesting news. The feds approved Utah to use its own health exchange, eve though it didn't full meet all of the requirements under the new law! Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Medicare Advantage and Supplement Plans for 2012-2013
If you're interested in Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplement plans in addition to, or besides, BlueCross, please complete this short info request form or call me at 801-679-0405. Continue reading
Posted Sep 27, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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What's the Most Popular Health Insurance Deductible?
Ten Years Ago The market has changed a lot since I since I entered the Utah insurance market in 2012. In 2002, the PPO plan deductibles offered in my state ranged from $0 and $1,000. There was no high deductible health plan, catastrophic only coverage, or major medical plans. I... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Posted Aug 20, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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You might get a health insurance rebate! Learn...
You might get a health insurance rebate! Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/8hktjeu . Continue reading
Posted Aug 12, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Dental Insurance Choices for Utah's Individuals and Families
Whether or not you or your family need dental insurance is a personal decision. Considering your past dental expenses, the overall health of your teeth, your genetics, and other factors will help you determine whether or not a dental insurance solution is right for you or your family! Continue reading
Posted Aug 3, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Hi Roy (love the name BTW),
I'm on the fence about someone in your situation. First of all, I think being single is a great opportunity to go with the better coverage (the Platinum Plan) because it's only you, and the price will be only slightly higher. However, the Gold plan may save you just enough to make it worth going with a few less benefits. Either plan will cover preventive care at 100% (which is mandated on all plans by the Affordable Care Act).
Someone who's healthy and active may be just fine on a plan like the Gold plan. The good thing is, if you ever need to visit a family physician, it'll be covered with copays only!
Give me a call at 801-679-0405 and let's run through the prices for both plans for you.
Altius One ® - What are the Main Differences Between the Platinum and Gold Plans?
This is a question that took me a while to answer, as an agent. This comparison only refers to the Utah individual and family market. If you have insurance through a Utah employer, the plans may contain other differences, and this comparison may be inaccurate for your plan. The Platinum and Go...
Altius One ® - What are the Main Differences Between the Platinum and Gold Plans?
The Platinum and Gold Plans are quite similar, but they do have their differences. Some of those benefit differences are significant. The gold plan can be a great... Continue reading
Posted Jul 23, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Join Me in Supporting the American Heart Association (Utah)
Join my company, myself, and our team in supporting the American Heart Association! Join my team and walk/run with us, or sponsor someone on our team! Continue reading
Posted Jul 11, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Reform (the Affordable Care Act)
The Affordable Care Act (Healthcare reform) was upheld in it's entirety this morning. Stay tuned for more details! Continue reading
Posted Jun 28, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Part-Time Employees and Group Health Plan Eligibility in Utah
Most insurance companies who offer group health insurance plans in Utah require employees to work 30 hours to be eligible for health insurance through their employer. But, there's one insurance company that only requires them to work 20 hours per week to qualify for benefits. Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Windshield Repair Deal: Groupon
Here's a Groupon for a new windshield, or a rock chip repair, if you can use it. It only lasts for a couple more days! Continue reading
Posted Jun 24, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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The Supreme Court Ruling on Healthcare Reform: To Be Released Next Week
The Supreme Court did not rule on the healthcare reform law today. The decision will likely come on Tuesday, June 25th shortly after 10am. If not then, it will surely be handed down on Thursday, June 28th at the same time. To stay updated, subscribe for updates by email by... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Jared Balis added you to his circles and invited you to join Google+
Jared Balis added you to his circles and invited you to join Google+. Join Google+ Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Circles An easy way to share some things with college buddies, others with your parents, and almost nothing with your boss. Just like... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Highlight: Supplemental Accident Coverage for Utah Residents
Summer's just aroung the corner and I'm preparing my family for what's ahead. Last year we started riding ATV's. There were a few close calls and we were all lucky enough to not get injured. Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Mar 30, 2012
Day 3 - Audio of the Supreme Court's Arguments on Severability
Interested in listening to audio of the Supreme Court's arguments about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid, and severability? Here's a site where you can listen to the oral arguments for day three. Supreme Court Oral Arguments for the Affordable Care Act on March 28th. Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Day 2 - Audio of the Supreme Court's Arguments on the Affordable Care Act
Interested in listening to audio of the Supreme Court's arguments about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Here's a site where you can listen to the oral arguments for day two. Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Day 1 - Audio of the Supreme Court's Arguments on the Affordable Care Act
Interested in listening to the Supreme Court's Arguments about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Here a site where you can listen. Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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The Supreme Court Will Review The Healthcare Reform Bill on March 26th - March 28th, 2012
Decisions will be handed down in late June, 2012. Although the supreme court may make decisions that will affect the future of the law, the new President and congress could also repeal the law in part, or in whole. Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Utah Health Insurance Market Update: 2012
Health Reform: Nationally, there aren't many changes that will be apparent on the surface. The reform bill is encouraging efficiency and an increase in the quality of care in 2012. The state of Utah continues to improve it's defined contribution system in the group health insurance market. Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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What Does Preventive Care Mean?
The goal of preventive care, such as regular checkups and screenings, is to help you avoid illness and to detect problems when they are most treatable. Many preventive services are now available at no cost to you. Examples of preventive services include the following: Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2012 at Utah Insurance Blog
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Nov 1, 2011
2 Quick Windshield Tips for Entering the Winter Season!
I looked outside just now and saw that it was snowing! Because snowplows are so active during the winter in utah, the amount of rocks and debris on the roads is a lot greater in the winter. Here are a couple of tips to avoid problems with your car windshields... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2011 at Utah Insurance Blog
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