Recent News & Updates
Pharmacy Changes for Anthem Members
Effective 1-1-2012, Walgreens will no longer be participating in Anthem’s network for your prescriptions. You will need to have your prescriptions transferred to a new in-network pharmacy for the new year. If you have any questions about this matter, you should contact your Anthem Customer Service department. Click here to see the announcement from Anthem.
Read MoreA Letter From One of Our Investment Managers
We received a letter from one of our Investment Managers. With the current economic conditions, it’s important to wise consumer and not to make any rash decisions. They have included their recommendations based on their experience. If you have any concerns, the best thing you can do is to contact your personal investor. Their knowledge can help you make the best decision for you.
Read MoreSarette & Associates Services
S&A is a third party administrator for union and employee benefit plans throughout New England and Florida. Our services go beyond just professional administration. Clients lean on us to stay current with government regulations, industry trends and technological advances. But all those big words mean very little; the bottom line is that we provide personalized service. Prove it? Our client retention rate is 95%. Our clients stay with us for the long haul.
Friendly, helpful and resourceful. That’s how our administrators approach all of our services. Understanding that many people are often confused, overwhelmed or even frustrated by the concept of benefits, we make the process as painless as possible. When you or your plan participants call our offices, you’ll talk to a person on the phone. You’ll receive an email from a real person—nothing automated here. And when you stop by the office, you’ll be greeted by a smiling face. That’s how S&A has been successful over the years, and that’s how we’ve contributed to our clients’ success.
Union Benefits Administration
S&A specializes in third party administration for Taft-Hartley plans governed under the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 (also known as the Taft- Hartley Act).
More big words. Essentially, we act as the benefits and accounting department for our union clients. Our services encompass many aspects of the human resources and accounting functions, including assistance with bids, short- and long-range planning, analysis and research.
Not a union?
S&A has been offering employee benefits administration for almost 20 years for companies along the east coast.
- Pre-tax Benefits Administration. From plan design to document preparation and enrollment, S&A’s administration services include Full Cafeteria Plans, Premium Only Section 125 Plans, and Health Reimbursement Accounts. As a strategic partner in your success, we help to determine the best fit for your organization and customize the plan to fit your needs.
- COBRA Administration, Compliance and HIPPA Certificate Preparation.
At S&A, we make it easy to follow Federal- and State-mandated COBRA/HIPAA regulations—we do it for you. Our administrators reduce your exposure to risk and free up your time. We track and process payments, distribute notices, and communicate with the plan participants and insurance providers so you don’t have to. - Federal Filings for Form 5500 and Form 990. We are uniquely qualified as benefits experts and trained accountants to determine your specific filing requirements and subsequently provide signature-ready forms.