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If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we have a soft spot for names that start with “S.” Alongside Scott, Shelly, Sasha, Susan, and Sheryl, we also have—not one, not two—but three Sara(h)s. New to this naming coincidence? You can catch up in our previous posts: Meet the Sarah(s) and A Team … Continued

Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is officially underway, and employers across the state are now responsible for ongoing reporting and compliance requirements. While PFML benefits won’t begin until May 2026, the state is already collecting quarterly wage data and premium payments through the Maine Paid Leave Contributions Portal.  As we move into … Continued

Meet Joseph Cyr-Brophy, New Account Manager at Acadia Benefits, an IMA Company Please join us in welcoming Joseph Cyr-Brophy to the Acadia Benefits, an IMA Company team! As an Account Manager, Joseph supports our customers with the day-to-day service of their employee benefit programs, working closely with customers, carriers, and employees to resolve issues, coordinate … Continued

When it comes to choosing an employee benefits broker, many businesses focus on one thing: rates. But here’s the reality: most brokers have access to the same carrier rates. What truly sets a broker apart is everything else they bring to the table. If you’re only comparing quotes, you could be missing out on the … Continued

Our team is ready to connect with you next week at the Maine HR Convention — and this year, we’re throwing it back to the 1990s! Stop by booth #105 (same spot as always) to join in the fun: Play our interactive Plinko game for a chance to win great prizes. Enter our social media … Continued

In today’s competitive job market, businesses are finding it harder than ever to attract top talent with the right benefits—and even harder to keep the great employees they already have. As a result, many companies are looking for ways to stand out. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. The good news is that Acadia Benefits, … Continued

On January 1st, employee contributions for Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (ME PFML) program began for employers who are sharing the cost of the program with their employees. For additional details about this new law, including requirements for your business, please review, What Employers Need to be Doing Now: Preparing for Maine Paid Family … Continued

In just a few weeks, employee contributions for Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program (ME PFML) will begin for employers who are sharing the cost of the program with their employees and the Acadia Benefits team has been working with our customers to prepare for this new law. The Maine Department of Labor recently … Continued