Preparation time is over: 2015 has arrived, and so too has the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate. Employers must now be able to show they are following the requirements of the law, or pay the price. This has left many employers questioning what reporting the IRS requires of them, and …
What Classification Size Is My Company Under the ACA?
Nuanced is one way to describe the regulations that employers must now navigate to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Frustrating might be the word favored by some employers. Under the ACA, even determining a company’s classification size can be a complicated process. At first, it appears a cut-and-dry …
National Wear Red Day and Random Acts of Kindness
Featured in this newsletter is information about being a savvy consumer, National Wear Red Day and random acts of kindness. Please share this with friends and family. NEW beginning next quarter: Creative Benefits, Inc. will be changing up our Wellness Newsletter by making it a quarterly publication. It will …
Fitness Trends, Having a Life of Purpose and New Year’s Resolutions
Below is a link to the January 2015 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this newsletter is information about fitness trends, having a life of purpose and of course, New Year’s resolutions. We encourage you to share this information with your family and friends. Have a Happy Healthy New Year! January 2015 …
Holiday Stress and Your Health
Attached is the December 2014 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this newsletter is information about holiday stress and health. We encourage you to share this information with your family and friends. Hope you and yours have a Happy Holiday and New Year! December 2014 Newsletter
American Diabetes Month and Skin Health
Below is a link to our November 2014 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this newsletter is information about American Diabetes Month and skin health. We encourage you to share this information! November_2014_Newsletter
Our Employee Service Representative Team
In today’s Healthcare landscape, it is nearly impossible for Employers and HR Coordinators to manage Employee Benefits Administration efficiently and effectively while trying to operate a successful business. As a result of the Affordable Care Act and the complexities of its regulations, there are just too many variables and unknowns. …
Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population &Planting the Seeds for Secure Retirement
At Creative Benefits Inc., one of our goals is to help individuals and their families understand their healthcare coverage options and select the plan that fits their needs and budget. As people approach retirement age, having a trusted partner to help navigate the Medicare landscape is more important now then …
Link Between Dental Health and Overall Health, and ADHD Facts
Below is a link for our October 2014 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this months issue is information on the link between dental health and overall health, and ADHD facts. Please check it out and share with friends. October 2014 Newsletter
Heart Health, Addiction Recovery and Aging
Below is a link for our September 2014 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this months issue is information on heart health, addiction recovery and aging. Please check it out and share with friends. September 2014 Newsletter
Back to School and Immunization Information
Below is the link for the August 2014 Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this newsletter is Back to School and Immunization Information. We encourage you to share this information. August 2014 Newsletter
Sun and Summer Safety
Below is a link to our July Wellness Newsletter. Featured in this issue is Sun and Summer Safety. July 2014 Newsletter
The PCORI Fee
The annual PCORI fee must be reported and paid to the IRS by the following plan sponsors: Self-insured health plans Certain health reimbursement arrangements, or HRAs Certain flexible spending accounts, or FSAs (though the fee does not apply to most FSAs) Please click on the following documents for more information: …
Aerobic and Muscle Strengthening Activity, the Great Outdoors and Men’s Health
Featured in this newsletter is information on Aerobic and Muscle Strengthening Activity. In addition there is information on The Great Outdoors Month and Men’s Health. June 2014 Newsletter
Final Regulations Issued on New Reporting Requirements Under ACA’s Sections 6055 and 6056
The Affordable Care Act requires certain employers to report to the IRS detailed information about the medical insurance they provide to employees. These reports are referred to as 6055 and 6056 based on the section of the ACA in which they are written. The first reports will cover calendar year 2015 and …