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January 2013    
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Small Business Tax Credit
One Small Step
Flu Season is Here
Beach Runner
 

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January 30, 2013

 
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The choices you make about your lifestyle are as important for your business as they are for your well being. This newsletter provides insights on how employees' health choices impact your company, articles that will help you make healthy choices, and other news from AdvancingWellness.
 
MA Small Business Wellness Tax Credit

 

In August, 2012, the Massachusetts legislature once again took a step forward in leading the way to improve the health of its citizens. The newly passed General Law Chapter 224: An Act Improving the Quality of Health Care and Reducing Costs through Increased Transparency, Efficiency and Innovation, included key provisions to incent employers and insurers to focus on improving health through worksite wellness programs. A tax credit for small businesses is a key aspect of this legislation.   

 

The Massachusetts Public Health Council approved the guidelines at their January 9th meeting.   

 

For details on the credit, visit our website.  

  

One Small Step - Small Business Wellness Program
 
 

Looking for a way to get started with a wellness program? Already have a program and looking to improve employee engagement? AdvancingWellness' One Small Step is the just the program. 

 

This program features:

  • Health Campaigns targeted to your employees needs and interests
  • Incentive management
  • Regular communications to keep employees engaged
  • Program administration and reporting
  • Assigned AdvancingWellness Account Manager to guide you through the program. 

For details on the credit, visit our website.  

  


Watch Out - Flu Season is here
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread  occurrence of the flu this season.  Employers can help control the flu by educating your employees on the symptoms of flu, encouraging them to get a flu shot, and to stay at home if they show any symptoms. For details on the flu, visit flu.gov.