Author: Kevin Kennedy

As the summer season is officially upon us, most of us here in Maine are excited for the upcoming months.  We can finally open the windows and let the fresh air in.  Our long days are filled with out-of-town visitors, trips to the beach, backyard grilling, catching up on summer reading, and if we’re lucky, … Continued

The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to announce the 2023 inflation-adjusted amounts that apply to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).  The newly announced figures include the maximum contribution limit for an HSA, the minimum permissible deductible for an HDHP, and the maximum limit on out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., deductibles, copayments, and … Continued

I am always on the hunt for a healthy, easy, weeknight meal that my kids will enjoy.  I am excited to share this vegetarian recipe that I came across while shopping at Hannaford.  Prep and marinate the cauliflower before work in the morning and you will have a delicious dinner ready to throw on the … Continued

It’s been a few months since I joined the Acadia Benefits team as our Employee Advocate.  I was fortunate to be trained by Paula Green, who recently retired after spending over 20 years in this role.   My colleagues have been very welcoming and helpful in getting me up to speed on what I need … Continued

This cauliflower soup recipe has become such a popular meal in my house that my 7-year-old asks for it at least once a week!   It takes only a few minutes to make, serve with a salad and fresh bread and you have a quick meal that is sure to impress your family and friends! Ingredients: … Continued

Over the last week, our Acadia Benefits team has had the pleasure of celebrating all that Paula Green has brought to our lives.  As our Employee Advocate, Paula has been with us for over 21 years, and the impact she has had on our customers, and their employees, cannot be measured. We were thrilled to … Continued

Last fall, Maine implemented a new program to provide relief to lower the cost of health insurance for small businesses and their employees.  The Maine Small Business Health Insurance Premium Relief Program took effect November 2021 and will be available through April 2023, depending on the availability of funding. While businesses continue to be challenged … Continued

For this month’s healthy recipe, I wanted to share a delicious salmon dish I have been recently cooking.  Salmon has many health benefits and click here for an informative article as to why you should incorporate more into your diet. Please enjoy – this is a quick and easy weeknight dinner staple that feeds 2! … Continued

We are excited to introduce you to our new Employee Advocate, Sara Closson.  As we announced earlier this winter, Paula Green will be retiring at the end of March.  Sara has been working with Paula over the last few weeks, learning about Acadia Benefits, our customers, and carrier partners.  She has jumped right into the … Continued

I am always on the lookout for an easy weeknight meal.  And I love Asian-inspired dishes… so this recipe was one I had to try.  I found this on BunsInMyOven.com which has fast, healthy, family-friendly meals.  It took only 20 minutes to cook this hearty low-carb dinner! Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground sausage (pork, chicken, … Continued