White Bean and Chicken Chili

Adding chicken and greens makes this traditional winter staple a healthier option.  Packed with flavor and spice, this easy-to-make recipe will warm you right up on a cold day… Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1 large onion, chopped  4 garlic cloves, minced  2 lbs. ground chicken 1 t salt, plus more for seasoning  2 … Continued

The Advantage of Ancillary Benefits

One of the biggest challenges our customers face today is recruiting and retaining a talented workforce within budget.  Applicants look at a company’s benefits package when seeking a position and may/may not apply based on the benefits offered.  Current employees may choose to stay (or leave) based on the value of the benefits their employer … Continued

Tips from Paula: The Importance of Verifying Approval

Did you know that many medical procedures require your insurance company to authorize the procedure in advance?  There is often confusion about who is responsible to verify that the approval has taken place.  Your doctor will request the approval and relay that information to the patient once it’s obtained.  However, you can’t assume the approval … Continued

Proud Business Partner of the Strategic HR Convention

We’re busy getting ready for next week’s Strategic HR Convention at Mt. Washington!  Acadia Benefits is a proud Business Partner of the convention, bringing together top-notch speakers, workshops and exhibitors that impact business and the world of human resources. We invite you to visit our Acadia Benefits booth to learn more about the innovative employee … Continued

Top 10 Trends from the 2019 UBA Health Plan Survey

For 14 years, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) has surveyed thousands of employers across the nation regarding their health plan offerings, including analyzing hundreds of data points related to cost, funding methods, enrollment, plan design, coverage features, wellness, prescription drug coverage, and more.  As the only UBA firm in Maine, Acadia Benefits participates in this survey … Continued

Tips from Paula: CPAP Machine Authorizations

With increased technological advances in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, more and more patients are being told by their physicians that they could be candidates for a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine.  It is important for patients to know what is expected from the doctor when this machine is recommended. First, the doctor’s office … Continued

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