Here are some of our favorite links to healthy lifestyles, compliance assistance to employment law and general healthcare information of interest.
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Medicare Part D Annual Notice. This notice must be sent to employees eligible for Medicare prior to Nov 15 of each year.
www.cms.hhs.gov/CreditableCoverage/01_Overview.asp - A non profit organization that informs us of the realities of disability.
www.disabilitycanhappen.org - The EBSA web page which will provide guidance to employers on ERISA regulations.
www.dol.gov/ebsa - The IRS guidance on FSA plan administration.
www.irs.gov/publications/p969/ar02.html - Medicare web page offers continued guidance on responsibilities and options for those qualified for Medicare coverage.
www.medicare.gov - Guidance on HIPAA regulation.
www.nahu.org/members/hipaa/index.cfm - Get answers to all of your health related questions.
www.webmd.com - Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons at more than 70000 US pharmacies. Save up to 80% instantly!
https://www.goodrx.com/ - This comprehensive calculator allows employees to find out what potential savings exist for them if they participate in company benefits of FSA, etc.
www.ebia.com/OtherOfferings/TaxCalculator/Try - Healthcare Bluebook is an online price comparison tool for health care services, such as imaging, elective surgeries and more.
https://www.healthcarebluebook.com/ - MA state law for mini COBRA regulations.
www.mass.gov - Here is the state health connector website. This is a great resource for employers wanting to comply with new health care reform law and for residents looking to sign up for an individual plan.
www.mahealthconnector.org/portal/site/connector - Here is the guide to state insurance divisions throughout the United States.
www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm - This is an education site about everything cancer including treatment options, decision tools, clinical trials and emotional support
www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp - Here is the convenience of an online drugstore complete with online pharmacy.
www.drugstore.com - This is a service of the US National Library of Medicine and allows consumers to find information on general health topics and diseases.
http://medlineplus.gov - A free resource for Mass residents in need of housing, food, health care, and other basic services.
www.massresources.org
