Author: Vicki Ferentz

With mixed emotions, I wanted to share the upcoming retirement of our dear friend and beloved Employee Advocate, Paula Green.  It is difficult, if not impossible, to sum up her achievements over the past 20 plus years.  Her contributions have been integral to our success and the service she has provided our customers and their … Continued

A newer recipe for my family – a hearty soup meal that is perfect for a cold night.  We topped with sliced red chilies, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced scallions, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.  It is easy to make after work… grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home, prep the vegetables, and enjoy!  Makes … Continued

Sometimes two insurance plans work together to pay claims for the same person. That process is called coordination of benefits. Insurance companies coordinate benefits to avoid duplicate payments by making sure the two plans don’t pay more than the total amount of the claim. They may also need to establish which plan is primary and … Continued

Food has always been a topic of conversation amongst our Acadia Benefits team.  We love to share what we are eating, cooking, and drinking with each other!  A few years ago we started putting some of our favorite healthy recipes here on this blog, where one of our team members provides details and instructions on … Continued

As we approach open enrollment and January 1st renewals, it’s a great opportunity to look at the relationship you have with your benefits broker to ensure you are receiving the services and support needed.  Here are a few areas that Acadia Benefits prides itself on offering our customers.  As you think about your current relationship … Continued

Our Acadia Benefits team looks forward to connecting with you (in person!) at the Strategic HR retreat. We anticipate great discussion and learning about the strength of our HR community since we all met in person last. We are eager to hear more about how the past year and a half has impacted your business … Continued

Please meet Sarah Tirado who recently joined Acadia Benefits.  Sarah is our new Office Manager and we are thrilled to have her supporting our customers and team!  Here is a little more about Sarah: Why did you join the Acadia Benefits team? “It was Acadia Benefits’ strong reputation that initially attracted me to the organization.  … Continued

We are in full swing at our house with school, fall sports,  and a busy work schedule!  Finding a quick, healthy, easy-to-make, mid-week meal can be a challenge when life has us running in all directions. I hope you will enjoy this taco skillet recipe – packed with fresh veggies, beans, and your choice of … Continued

This past spring, Governor Mills announced a proposal to lower the cost of health insurance for small businesses as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.  Supported by $39 million in federal funding from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, the program provides small businesses with short-term financial relief to help recover from the … Continued

I was recently fortunate enough to take part in the United Benefit Advisors (UBA’s) 2021 Fall Conference.  The hybrid event offered the opportunity for members of our team to collaborate, connect, and share wisdom with other employee benefit firms, both in-person and virtually.  The conference included two inspirational keynotes, education sessions, and the ability to … Continued