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June 10, 2021

New supplemental plans provide cash for covered injuries, illnesses, hospitalizations MESSA is launching new supplemental benefits next month that can complement employee groups’ existing MESSA medical coverage. Beginning July 1, MESSA members can choose from an accident, critical illness or hospital indemnity plan, or purchase a discounted bundle. Alternately, groups can bargain an employer-paid bundle …

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February 2, 2021

1095-B tax forms Tax form 1095-B provides proof that an employee and their family had health insurance during the year. Beginning with the 2019 tax year, the government no longer requires tax form 1095-B to be filed with individual tax returns. This continues to be the case for the 2020 tax year. Therefore, a 1095-B …

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March 2, 2020

MESSA launches online community for benefits administrators MESSA is excited to announce the launch of our online User Forum, which provides employers the opportunity to connect, share and communicate with one another regarding topics in benefits administration and human resources. When people are brought together in an online community to discuss new ideas or address …

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