The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Procedure 2023-29 to implement the 2024 index adjustments for certain Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) contribution percentages used to determine affordability under the law’s employer shared responsibility mandate. Background. Under the ACA, contribution percentages are used to determine: (i)… [Read more]
Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? How Can You Tell the Difference?
As we move into the warmer summer months, we need to keep in mind that staying hydrated is key to avoiding heat related illnesses. During those hot days when you are basking in the sun, know the symptoms and differences between heat exhaustion and heat… [Read more]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Financial Stress
It’s Mental Health Awareness month and one thing that you don’t hear a lot about is the amount of stress financial issues brings upon a person’s mental health. With the recent bank failures and increasing inflation causing increasing costs to everyday expenses, many of us… [Read more]
March is Colorectal Cancer Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Month. It seems like every month we see some sort of post regarding one type of cancer or another. Instead of looking at it as something negative, look at it as a reminder of what you can do to create healthy… [Read more]
Tips for Health and Wellness through the Cold & Flu Season
As we battle through cold and flu season, we are all looking for ways to combat these illnesses. To keep our bodies and mind healthy, consider these tips for overall health and wellness. Tips for overall health and wellness Eat healthy food, including larger portions… [Read more]
Well Child Visits – Preventive Care
For first time parents or even parents having children for the second, third or fourth time, keeping up with your child’s wellness visits can often be a challenge. An essential part of your child’s wellness visit includes routine immunizations. To better understand what you can… [Read more]
New Year, New You – Facts about Popular Health Fads
As we move into the beginning of the year, many of us consider what changes we can make in the new year, including diet and exercise. After indulging during the holidays, we often consider how to best lead a healthier life and lose some of… [Read more]
“Family Glitch” is Now Fixed
A new final rule issued by the IRS aims to make it less expensive for many spouses and dependents now covered under an employer-sponsored family health plan—or who are uninsured because family premiums are too expensive—to purchase coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace…. [Read more]
2023 FSA and 401k Limits Announced
2023 FSA Limits Just in time for open enrollment. The IRS has announced that employees can put an extra $200 into their health care flexible spending accounts (health FSAs) next year. The annual contribution limit will increase to $3,050, up from $2,850 in 2022. The… [Read more]
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. According to the Insurance Information Institute, only 54% of all people in the United States have life insurance. That’s 106 million adults that lack life insurance or adequate coverage. In recognition of Life Insurance Awareness Month, we’ve outlined some reasons why… [Read more]