Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have and will continue to face adjustments to accommodate their employees’ needs. For instance, employees are increasingly aware of their healthcare coverage and the need to make the right elections to benefit their own physical, mental and financial well-being and that of their family …
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. These rules require certain employers to provide information to the Internal Revenue System (IRS) about the health plan coverage they either offer, do not offer, or provide to their employees. Draft Forms for 2020 reporting were …
We are thrilled to announce that you can now find Creative Benefits, Inc. on YouTube and Instagram! Through our YouTube channel, we aim to feature the talented and hardworking individuals behind Creative Benefits, Inc. and exemplify how each team member aligns their day to day responsibilities with our core values …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees’ ability to adapt and quickly recover from challenges continues to be tested in countless ways. Employees who have low resilience are more likely to have lower satisfaction at work, feelings of low self-worth, low self-esteem, and lower professional ambition and performance. If feelings …
Creative Benefits, Inc. has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal — Ranked #11 in the Philadelphia region on PBJ’s 2020 Employee Benefits Consultants List! As the eleventh largest employee benefits consulting firm in the area (based on number of local Benefits Consultant Professionals), we are proud of our evolution …
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental fatigue caused by excessive prolonged stress. If you find yourself facing or approaching burnout, now is the time to stop, breathe, and switch direction. To do so, we’ve included tips to help you proactively identify this state and overcome it to …
For the third time this year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has renewed its determination that a public health emergency exists due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “public …
Over the years, finding easier and more effective ways to identify appropriate treatments for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has been a major focus for liquid biopsy developers. After more than two years of diagnostic evaluation, Biocept’s Target Selector liquid biopsy assay was approved by health insurance carrier, Highmark. …
As of October 7th, hospitals will have 14 weeks to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) requirement of including data elements about influenza patients to their daily COVID-19 reporting. According to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Seema Verma, hospitals will be receiving …
Last Friday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-76 to: Extend the due date for furnishing 2020 forms under Section 6055 and 6056 from February 1, 2021 to March 2, 2021; Provide a final extension of good-faith transition relief from penalties related to 2020 information reporting under Sections 6055 …
Food insecurity is one of the most pervasive unmet social needs facing communities today and has been a major focus for health insurance carrier Anthem, especially now due to the pandemic’s exacerbation of the issue. Because of Anthem’s deep roots across the communities they serve, the carrier has been able …
As the pandemic continues and the flu season approaches, employees across the nation are concerned about what the future holds. Consequently, it is essential for individuals to use income wisely and understand what is available to them from a healthcare perspective. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average …
As the fall and winter months approach, it is crucial we all do our part to keep our respiratory and immune systems in check. While flu season can last well into late spring, it typically spikes in the fall and is known to peak between December and February. That being …
On September 24, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order that outlines a new plan for affordable, high-quality healthcare. The America First Healthcare Plan is aimed at protecting individuals with preexisting conditions and giving them access to care they can afford. The order directs the Departments of Health and Human …
Grab your cape and mask because it is time for Child Guidance Resource Centers’ 8th Annual One Stride at a Time Superhero Run for Prevention and Wellness Fair! This year the event will take place virtually and offers families prevention skills, builds awareness of substance abuse and shares resources. The …
