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Blue Shield is Reducing Paper Mailings
Monday, November 12, 2012
Beginning in January 2012, Blue Shield is reducing the amount of paper they are sending to their members. Subscribers with claims showing no share cost will receive their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) online, instead...
The Supreme Court Rule on Health Care Reform
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) today, or what you might be more familiarly acquainted with as Obamacare. In a narrow margin of 5-4 votes, the...
Love Your Body
Sunday, May 13, 2012
To kick off National Women’s Health Week take 3 minutes out of your day to watch & read the following video from Sutter Health. Yes, I realize I posted about this two weeks ago but it’s important. And not just for...
2013 HSA Contribution Limits
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The IRS has announced adjustments that affect health savings accounts in 2013. HSA contribution limits and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly. For the first time in three...
National Women’s Health Week: May 13-19,2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
It seems only appropriate that Mother's Day, May 13, 2012, kick off National Women's Health Week. So often, women take care of their family, friends & careers, forgetting to be their own advocate and take care of...
FREE Webinars from Anthem
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
A healthy company starts with healthy employees. When employees are healthy, productivity increases, absences decrease and premiums may even be reduced. - This year, Anthem is offering seven 30-minute webinars, ranging...
Autism Awareness Month & Insurance Coverage
Sunday, April 1, 2012
You may or may not have seen the ribbon with colorful puzzle pieces on car bumpers and pondered the meaning. I personally did not quite know until I typed it into Google. The puzzle pieces signify the mystery and...
The Value of a Limited Use FSA
Monday, March 5, 2012
Did you know that Limited Use FSA's are the perfect complement to your Health Savings Account (HSA)? It's true. While the Limited Use FSA differs from a Traditional FSA, they work in the same manner. Employees choose...
W-2 Reporting of Group Health Plan Coverage Revised
Monday, February 6, 2012
Integra Insurance Services would like to ensure you are aware that the IRS issued revised guidance for form W-2 reporting of group health plan coverage so your business remains compliant. Change to NoticesThe revised...
NAWBO Silicon Valley Health & Wellness Fair
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 Indexed Figures
Friday, January 6, 2012
The 2012 IRS Indexed Figures (for the Adoption Credit, Adoption Credit through Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, Commuter Accounts, Health Savings Account and Long-Term Care) have been released and are as follows: Dependent...
2012 Commuter Benefit Limits
Friday, January 6, 2012
Congress has not acted to extend the monthly allowable transit benefit that was increased as a part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Transit Benefit extension was not included in the Temporary...
Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie: Restaurant Impossible!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
If there's one thing I like, it's food. I get my inspiration from my imagination, perusing the web and of course the Food Network. One show that captures my interest is Restaurant Impossible. I adore Robert Irvine's...