Benefits Bulletin Q3 2019
2020 HSA/HDHP Limits Announced The IRS recently announced that limits for health savings account (HSA) contributions will increase for 2019. The high deductible health plan (HDHP) maximum out-of-pocket limits will also increase for 2020. The HSA contribution limits will increase effective Jan. 1, 2020, while the HDHP limits will increase effective for plan years beginning […]
Benefits Bulletin Q1 2019-2
IRS Begins Pay or Play Enforcement In late 2018, the IRS began issuing enforcement letters related to employers’ compliance with the employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the 2016 calendar year. These letters, known as Letter 226-J, inform employers of their potential liability for an employer shared responsibility penalty, if […]
Best of – LWWW Flyers
If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy or lose weight, you need nothing more than your own two feet. Walking is an ideal form of exercise—it’s free, and you can do it almost anytime and anywhere. Walking is also a great way to maintain a healthy weight or to […]
2019 Live Well Planner
These days, you may feel overwhelmed with all the health information available to you. However, there are really only a few basic tips to keep in mind for your optimal health. According to experts, leading a healthy lifestyle can help you achieve total wellness and keep costly, chronic conditions at bay. Living a healthy lifestyle, […]
Benefits 101 Guide-2
Employee benefits are a crucial but often complicated part of an employment package, and it is not always as easy to understand quantifiable perks such as salary and vacation time.However, insurance benefits are much more than just a workplace bonus—they are key safe guards that can enhance your quality of life for decades to come. […]
LWWW Quarterly Newsletter – Q1 2019
The First Flu-related Deaths Have Occurred: Have You Been Vaccinated Yet? According to the most recent data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two children have died from the seasonal flu already this season. Flu season typically runs from October to May. However, most flu cases occur between December and February. […]
Live Well, Work Well – April 2019
The April 15 deadline to file your 2018 tax returns will be here before you know it. If you’re like many Americans, hearing the phrase “tax season” can induce stress—and for good reason. Filing your taxes can be confusing, but, with the help of a tax professional, it doesn’t have to be. In addition to […]
LWWW Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2019
More than 880 people have been infected by the measles in the United States this year, making the ongoing 2019 outbreak the worst the U.S. has seen since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. This current outbreak has affected 24 different states, and the majority of those who have become sick were not vaccinated. […]
Live Well, Work Well – February 2019-2
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 1 in 3 women has a form of cardiovascular disease. And, heart disease is the leading cause of hospital stays for men in the United States. Due to the prevalence of the disease, the AHA recognizes each February as American Heart Month in hopes of raising […]
Live Well, Work Well – January 2019
Jan. 1 signals a new calendar year, and for many Americans, a “new year, new me” mentality. In fact, according to Business Insider, getting in shape is consistently the most popular New Year’s resolution in the United States. While making lifestyle changes, as approved by a doctor, is not a bad thing, turning to a […]
