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]
2023 ACA Affordability Criteria for Employers
ACA Affordability Percentage for 2023 The IRS has announced the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability percentage for plan years beginning in calendar year 2023. The percentage is 9.12%–which is significantly lower than last year (9.61%) and is in fact the lowest percentage since the rules… [Read more]
Protein Banana Muffins – Delicious!
Do you like bananas and chocolate? Do you like healthy recipes? If so, this is for YOU! Easy protein banana muffins…gluten and dairy free Ingredients 1 cup mashed banana approx 2 large bananas 1 egg 4 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted+ cooled) 3/4 cu oat flour (gluten free if… [Read more]
2023 HSA Limits Announced by IRS
Health savings account (HSA) contribution limits for 2023 are going up significantly in response to the recent inflation surge, the IRS announced April 29, giving employers that sponsor high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) plenty of time to prepare for open enrollment season later this year. The… [Read more]
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress is a normal part of human existence. Good stress pushes us to strive and achieve, but bad stress— particularly when it’s severe and/or lasts a long time—is highly destructive to our health. Stress Awareness Month reminds us to take action if we spot signs… [Read more]
10 Things You Aren’t Cleaning But Should
The average working American spends 58 minutes a day on housework, but somewhere between scrubbing and scouring, your cleaning regime may be falling short. Disinfecting your home can help reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria, so before you put on those rubber gloves, consider… [Read more]