Monthly News & Updates
1st Quarter 2022 - January - March
In this edition:

2022 FSA 
(Flexible Savings Account) 
Information
On November 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released updated flexible spending account (FSA) - The FSA limits are increasing in 2022 to $2,850 per year, up from $2,750 in 2021. 

Does your agency or school’s FSA have a grace period, runout or rollover.
If so, group leaders should com-municate the details with employees, as this can help them take full advantage of the time they have to incur expenses and submit receipts for reimbursement. 

A grace period is the amount of time an FSA-holder has after the end of the plan year to spend unused funds or incur expenses. A typical grace period is up to 2.5 months after the plan year ends. 

A runout is the amount of time an FSA-holder has after the end of the plan year to submit claims for reimbursement. In this case, expenses must be incurred before the end of the plan year.  

An FSA rollover allows up to $550 to be carried over from 2021 to 2022 calendar year.  

Helping employees make the best use of their FSA funds is important for their financial wellness. Please make sure to review your plan to see what options you have available.

Questions?? Contact Marlo at: 

Wear Red "Challenge" 

Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives. Why? Because losing even one woman to cardiovascular disease is too many. National Wear Red Day on February 4th Encourage your staff to wear red & send us a staff picture to post on our Facebook page.

Below is a great poster to display & share with staff!

Have you had it with not feeling good? It may be time to get your thyroid checked. Watch the video below, her story could possibly help you or someone you love. Symptoms are similar to many other common illnesses and can be missed or miss diagnosed. This is a great website with more indepth information:
Healthy Recipes

New year, new recipes!!! Looking for something new to spice up your meals...check out some of these recipes. The website for Half Baked Harvest is incredible. Beautifully photographed and so many new healthy recipes that it is almost impossible to pick.


Here is a collection of several recipes
that you can print out.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Time is one of your most valuable resources. Learn to manage it better. What are the four quadrants? What is the 80/20 Rule? Click below to download a Quick Reference Guide on time management and learn why is so important to manage your time and how to do it! 
Save Your Vision:
20-20-20 Rule  

Take a break from your screen every 20 minutes, focusing on something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.  
Feel Better in the New Year by Moving More 
Staying active during your work day can not only make you feel better but could also lower the risk of being sedentary. Being active has been shown to improve productivity and creativity! Here are a few ways to stay active at work:  
 
Host shift stretches — have someone lead group stretching prior to each work shift, whether in person or virtual. 

Suggest the first 15 minutes of meetings are standing (virtual or in person). 

Establish a “work or move” policy that allows employees to integrate exercise into their workday. Allow each employee to either take 15–30 minutes to be active during work hours — or just keep on working. 

Organize employee activity groups like bike rides, walks, pickleball challenges, or basketball tournaments. Survey or talk with employees to find the most popular ideas. 

Provide onsite equipment to promote activity like ping-pong tables, basketball hoops, or standing/treadmill desks. 

Encourage walking meetings for meetings of two to four people. 
 

Better health, made easier
Omada is personalized to help you reach your health goals—whether that's losing weight, staying on top of your diabetes, or improving your overall health. All at no cost to you.

Get healthy, your way
Many diets, programs, and apps tell you how to get healthy their way.
Omada helps you find your way.

  • A plan created for you - We’ll help you build healthy routines around what you love to do, and where you want the most support.

  • Personal support, wherever you are - Your dedicated health coach and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) actually gets to know you.

  • A science-based approach - We’ll show you ways to manage (and even reduce) your medications without hard rules and restrictions.