Homegrown Superfruits
Blueberries Drive anywhere in the state of Maine in the month of August and you’re likely to find a blueberry festival in progress or at least a roadside stand selling […]
A Surprise for Jeannine!
When Jeannine Bandiera, Innovative Account Manager, arrived at what she thought was a client pre-renewal meeting, she was pleasantly surprised. She entered the beautifully decorated conference room and was showered […]
PPACA FSA Contribution Limits
• Applies to all employers who sponsor a health flexible spending account (FSA) • Effective as of the start of the 2013 plan year May not change plan year simply […]
LEARN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PPACA
Nearly all employers will be affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) — but not necessarily in the same ways. A company’s compliance requirements largely will depend […]
MURAL ARTS TROLLEY TOUR – A FABULOUS EVENT FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
On Wednesday July 25th Innovative proudly sponsored the Mural Arts Program Trolley Tour hosted by the Professional Women’s Roundtable. Jane Golden, Director of the Mural Arts Program, is truly a […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF W-2 REPORTING REQUIREMENT
• Must include the value of “employer-sponsored group health coverage” on W-2s beginning with the 2012 W-2 (to be issued in January 2013) • Except that, do not need to […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF ADDITIONAL MEDICARE WITHHOLDING FOR HIGH EARNERS
• Effective Jan. 1, 2013 • Applies to all employers • Must withhold an additional 0.9 percent of the employee’s share for Medicare/HI (from 1.45 percent to 2.35 percent) once […]
MLR REBATE CONSIDERATIONS
Because the guidance provided by the regulatory agencies has been fairly general, employers continue to have questions about how to handle the medical loss ratio (MLR) checks. Below are answers […]
Camping With Kids
Pick a Campground If you’ve never camped with children before, or you’ve never camped at all, preparing for a night outdoors may seem daunting. Your first step is to research […]
HHS Report on MLR Provides Breakdown of Upcoming Rebates:
HHS has released a report on the first round of rebates to be provided under health care reform’s medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements. The report contains calendar year 2011 data–insurers […]
