More than healthcare

COVID-19 Business Resources

BHT is more than healthcare – we are your resource. Daily reports related to coronavirus (COVID-19) can lead to many questions about what it means for the economy and employees throughout Washington state. Our core value is to be a resource to employers as Business Health Trust is committed to the health and well being of our members and their employees.

Business Health Trust is here to help! This resource guide contains checklists, example policies and resources on where to get updates related to coronavirus as updates occur.

Having trouble finding supplies?

Return to Work Planning

For more resources and a toolkit click here.

Example Policies from Archbright HR Toolkit

Click for instructions on how to log into the mobile Archbright App for more resources.

The Archbright HR toolkit is included for all BHT members at no additional cost.

Employer Role in Contact Tracing & Resources

Employers are required to notify public health in Washington State if there are more than 2 possible exposures within 14 days. Contact your local public health department to report.

This Employer Guide to Contact Tracing Toolkit from Challenge Seattle is incredibly helpful to walk employers through what to do when employees test positive.

Other resources and templates:

Promote Virtual Care

Premera:

Kaiser:

Communicate with Your Employees

Business Loan and Assistance Information

Grants from Facebook – sign up for notifications
Step-by-Step Resources for Applying for SBA Loans:

Other Resources for Businesses

Reliable Sources for Information

For the latest updates, please refer to the U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Washington State Department of Health Novel CoV2019 FAQ: https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus

CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html

Premera Blue Cross:
https://www.premera.com/wa/visitor/about-premera/supporting-our-community/outbreak/

Kaiser Permanente’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus / COVID-19 Alert:
https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/html/public/about/coronavirus

Sutter Health’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus FAQ:
https://www.sutterhealth.org/smf/for-patients/health-alerts/2019-novel-coronavirus

Confused About Wearing Masks Indoors? Public Health Has Answers

June 9, 2021/in Making Informed Decisions, News & Insights, Other Business Resources, Running Your Business, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that fully vaccinated people can resume activities they did before the pandemic without wearing a mask or socially distancing, and meanwhile all counties in Washington state are in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery with a full reopening expected June 30. But what Read post

5,500 and Counting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Through Business Health Trust Partnership

April 13, 2021/in Getting the Most out of Your Benefits, Industry News, News & Insights, Other Business Resources, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

Business Health Trust is taking its core value to be a resource to employers throughout the Puget Sound region with COVID-19 vaccine clinics that so far have immunized 5,500 people and counting. The clinics are being offered through a unique partnership between local grocery stores and business organizations, including Business Health Trust and its plan Read post

How to Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine with Kaiser Permanente

April 12, 2021/in Making Informed Decisions, News & Insights, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine or about to become eligible and wondering where to start? As of April 15, 2021, all Washingtonians age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and Business Health Trust partner Kaiser Permanente is offering tips to help both members and non-members register for the Read post

COVID-19 Vaccine Partnership with Business Help Trust Continues March 10-11

March 8, 2021/in Industry News, News & Insights, Other Business Resources, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

After vaccinating 986 qualified members of the White Center community March 4-5, a partnership between local grocery stores and business organizations is bringing its COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Bellevue March 10-11. Business Health Trust and its plan sponsor, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, along with QFC have announced that their ongoing partnership to bring Read post

Business Health Trust Partnership Provides COVID-19 Vaccine to Diverse Population

March 5, 2021/in Industry News, News & Insights, Other Business Resources, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

Business Health Trust is among partners that are focusing on bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to diverse communities. Throughout March, a partnership between local grocery stores and business organizations — including Business Health Trust and its plan sponsor, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce — is offering the vaccine to eligible recipients at pop-up clinics in Read post

Stay Up-to-Date on COVID-19 Vaccine with 2 Partner Webinars Next Week

December 10, 2020/in Making Informed Decisions, News & Insights, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

The COVID-19 vaccine is all over the news, but many questions remain. Our Business Health Trust partners are ready with answers to help you navigate the next normal of COVID-19 at the following free webinars: Kaiser Permanente: COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Mental Health Resources Thursday, December 17, 2020 3 – 4 p.m. Learn about the Read post

Is COVID-19 Testing Covered for Business Health Trust Members?

August 24, 2020/in Getting the Most out of Your Benefits, Making Informed Decisions, Managing Your Employee Benefits Program, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

Business Health Trust is proud to offer competitive insurance benefits to small and mid-sized businesses in Washington state. We partner with major carriers so that our members can provide competitive employee benefit programs that support healthy, productive employees. Since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, our medical partners at Premera Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente have Read post

Safe Start Kits from Business Health Trust are in the News

July 17, 2020/in Getting the Most out of Your Benefits, Making Informed Decisions, News & Insights, Running Your Business, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

As small businesses struggle to reopen amid a shortage of face masks, hand sanitizer and other personal protective equipment (PPE), Business Health Trust has proved itself a trusted source for employers by coordinating the distribution of Small Business Safe Start Kits throughout King County. More than insurance, Business Health Trust has a core value to Read post

Ask an Eye Doc: How Your Eye Exam May Look Different

June 29, 2020/in Getting the Most out of Your Benefits, Making Informed Decisions, Managing Your Employee Benefits Program, News & Insights, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

From our wellness partners at VSP Vision Care Inc. Business Health Trust partner VSP Vision Care Inc. is partnering with network eye doctors to help ensure a healthy return to routine eye care services. What are some of the changes you might see when you return to your eye doctor? On this latest episode of Read post

COVID-19 Health and Safety Supplies Now Available Via New Business Health Trust Site

May 29, 2020/in Industry News, Making Informed Decisions, News & Insights, Other Business Resources, Running Your Business, Staying Healthy /by Mai Ling Slaughter

In its ongoing efforts to help small businesses obtain resources while the state struggles with the impacts of COVID-19, Business Health Trust has partnered with PrintNW to help the public purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19 health and safety supplies. The new website BusinessHealthTrust.GearNW.com features PPE including face masks, gloves and safety glasses, Read post