FOR YOUR BENEFIT.......
The Sullivan Benefits Monthly Newsletter 
July 1, 2009




5500s/SARs, COBRA Subsidies and 941s, Oh My!
By Chrystine M. Heier, CEBS, LIA
Co-Founder and Principal, Sullivan Benefits
 
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Well, it is already July which means the July 31st Form 5500 filing deadline is quickly approaching for 2008 calendar year benefit plans.  And, simultaneously due on July 31st, Employer 941 federal quarterly tax filings which have been revised to include credit due for the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) COBRA Premium SubsidyAre you ready?  If you're a Sullivan Benefits client,we prepare draft health & welfare plan Form 5500 filings with corresponding Summary Annual Reports, and provide you with ARRA COBRA premium reports to assist you in claiming credits due on your 941s as part of our comprehensive service offering.
 
I'll be the first to admit that legislative compliance is not glamorous, nor is it likely to keep you up late at night like a good page turner, but in today's ever-changing and complex legislative environment it's important to know what you're up against.    READ MORE.

 
Why Wellness?
By Nan Maley, R.N.
Corporate Wellness Director, Sullivan Benefits
 

 

  • Improve Employee Productivity
  • Increase Retention
  • Reduce Healthcare Benefit Cost
  • Reduce Absenteeism /Presenteeism
  • Reduce Short & Long Term Disability Costs
  • Reduce Workers Compensation Claims
  • Reduce Life Insurance Claims

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    IMPROVE THE BOTTOMLINE!

 

If you were presented with the opportunity to achieve any or all of the above, would you not proceed?  READ MORE.

Sullivan Benefits is your one-stop resource for all your employee benefits and insurance needs:

Cost saving approaches
Employee wellness programs
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REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT RESOURCES: 
 
Department of Labor and Employee Benefit Security Administration Reporting and Disclosure Guide
 
 
 
Form 5558 application for 2 1/2 month extension to file Form 5500
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact Me, I need Compliance Assistance! 
  
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July Wellness Event Ideas and Resources:
 
 
 
 

Contact us for additional ideas, resources, or to help you implement Employee Wellness Programs that fit your employee needs.

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As always, please contact us with any questions, concerns or requests for further information!