TOWN OF NANTUCKET
HUMAN RESOURCES
January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year!

Winter has arrived, and we would like to remind all the employees of the Policy for Town Office Closure During Emergencies & Town Office Closure Leave Guidelines.
Health Insurance Tax Forms

What is 1099-HC?

The 1099-HC form is a Massachusetts document which serves as proof of health insurance coverage for MA adult residents. Every MA resident who has insurance will receive an annual 1099-HC form which is completed and provided by your insurance carrier.

You should include this form in your 2022 Tax Return mailing.

You should receive your 1099-HC tax form in the mail (generated by BCBS) in the coming weeks. If you wish to get a copy of this form, you need to request it directly from BCBS.

What is 1095-C?

IRS Form 1095-C, “Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage,” is a document generated by the Town (you will be receiving in the coming weeks) in addition to your W-2 wage form.

It details the employer-based health insurance coverage (if any) you had in 2022. As an Employer, we also send Form 1095-C to the IRS.

You don’t have to do anything with the form, except keep it with your records for the tax year 2022 in case the IRS request more verification of your health coverage. 
Wellness Reimbursement
Fitness & Mind & Body

Please be advised that:
  • Reimbursement requests must be submitted by March 31 of this year.
  • Keep copies of proof of payment in case BCBS request them from you. Proof of payment includes:
  • Receipts (cash/check/credit/electronic) for membership, therapies, or class fees, clearly documenting your name, the program name, and individual amounts charged with date paid.
  • Your therapy/ program membership or participation agreement, clearly documenting your name and date signed.
  • Reimbursement may be considered taxable income, so you should consult a tax advisor.
 
Fitness and Mind & Body reimbursements can be granted for any single member or combination of members enrolled under the same Blue Cross health plan.
Blue Cross will make a reimbursement decision within 30 days of receiving a completed request 
EAP January Live Webinars

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost emotional health benefit.

To register, visit eap.nbdh.com (code: NANTUCKET), scroll down to the Check Out Our Webinars, click Register for Live Webinars and choose your session.

Bringing Mindfulness into Your Life
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00:00 PM - 01:00:00 PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM

Supporting Work/Life Balance
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:00:00 PM - 01:00:00 PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM
Retirement

Nationwide Webinars

Register for one of the Nationwide webinars to help you make decisions about managing your money and planning for retirement. The webinars are offered several times and you can select a date and time that works best for you. Click on the name of the seminar to register.

In English

En Español


IRS Contribution Limits

The IRS announces new 2023 contribution limits. Click here to see the maximum you can contribute to your account.


Healthcare Cost Resources

A Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey found that Americans are facing tough financial decisions due to higher health and medical care costs. Click here to find the resources you can use to help you estimate your healthcare costs and design a plan to help cover them.

Do you have space you would like to rent?
Please send the information to the Human Resources Department. We often become aware of housing needs for new and current employees. Thank you!
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th, 2022.
For the Town of Nantucket 2023 Holiday Calendar, click here.
DPW

Tomeka Gary started working at the DPW as an Administrative Clerk. Welcome, Tomeka, and good luck!
Our Island Home

Lauren Leamy returned to Our Island Home as a full-time RN. Welcome back, Lauren!

Town Trivia
How many TON owned decorative streetlamps are on Nantucket?
less than 100
nearly 200
over 400

December Trivia! Twenty-six citizen warrants were submitted for 2023 ATM, to read them click here.
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