﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:35:36 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Massachusetts Bankers Association</title><link>https://www.massbankers.org:443/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/rss/1232</link><atom:link href="https://www.massbankers.org:443/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/rss/1232" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Banking on Wellness Program: Q3 ahealthyme Hydration Challenge 2026 -  Important Info Inside!]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/banking-on-wellness-program-q3-ahealthyme-hydration-challenge-2026-important-info-inside</link><description><![CDATA[ Good afternoon, 

 Staying properly hydrated is one of the simplest yet most important things we can do for our daily well-being. We are excited to launch our quarter 3 "Hydration" ahealthyme ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/banking-on-wellness-program-q3-ahealthyme-hydration-challenge-2026-important-info-inside</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-381]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[See How Your Plan Compares: FY2026 Medical Plan Benchmarking]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/ArtMID/1232/ArticleID/380/See-How-Your-Plan-Compares-FY2026-Medical-Plan-Benchmarking</link><description><![CDATA[ Our annual look at how member banks design medical plans and share premium cost with their employees is here, with the peer comparisons and strategy guidance you need before setting your own ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/ArtMID/1232/ArticleID/380/See-How-Your-Plan-Compares-FY2026-Medical-Plan-Benchmarking</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-380]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[August Reminders for 2026 Banking on Wellness]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/august-reminders-for-2026-banking-on-wellness</link><description><![CDATA[ Good morning, Member Banks, 

 Happy month of August! 

 I hope this email finds you all well and enjoying the summer! 

 This month marks the more than halfway point through the year, and I ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/august-reminders-for-2026-banking-on-wellness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-379]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Form 5500 Filed for the 2025 Plan Year]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/form-5500-filed-for-the-2025-plan-year</link><description><![CDATA[ The MBA Group Insurance Trust filed its Form 5500 for the 2025 plan year ahead of the July 31, 2026 deadline. No extension was required. 

 The Summary Annual Report (SAR) prepared from that ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/form-5500-filed-for-the-2025-plan-year</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-376]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[July Reminders for 2026 Banking on Wellness]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/july-reminders-for-2026-banking-on-wellness</link><description><![CDATA[ Good afternoon, Member Banks, 

 Happy month of July! Summer, and the heat is finally here! 

 I hope you all are well, staying cool and ready to celebrate the upcoming July 4 th  holiday! 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/july-reminders-for-2026-banking-on-wellness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-375]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Diabetes support, included in your health plan]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/diabetes-support-included-in-your-health-plan</link><description><![CDATA[ Diabetes: Know the Risk, Know the Signs 

 Diabetes affects more than 40 million Americans, and Massachusetts is no exception. Millions more are at risk without knowing it. Recognizing your risk ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/diabetes-support-included-in-your-health-plan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-373]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Action Needed by July 31: PCORI Fee for HRA Plans]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/action-needed-by-july-31-pcori-fee-for-hra-plans</link><description><![CDATA[ If your bank offers a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), there is a fee to pay. 

  Our medical plan is already covered.  Because your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts medical plan is ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/action-needed-by-july-31-pcori-fee-for-hra-plans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-372]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Help Your Employees Protect the Pets They Love]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/help-your-employees-protect-the-pets-they-love</link><description><![CDATA[  
 Pets are family, and caring for them can come with real costs. Through Mass Bankers, your bank can offer  Nationwide pet insurance  as a voluntary benefit, giving your employees a simple way to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/help-your-employees-protect-the-pets-they-love</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-367]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Benchmark Your Benefits: 2026 Contribution Survey Is Open]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/benchmark-your-benefits-2026-contribution-survey-is-open</link><description><![CDATA[ 
 How does your benefits package stack up against other Massachusetts banks? Our Fourth Annual Employee Benefit Contribution Survey is your chance to find out. Your input plays a vital role in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/benchmark-your-benefits-2026-contribution-survey-is-open</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-370]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Pook]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Announcement: 2026 Banking on Wellness - Q2 ahealthyme Go the Distance Challenge - Top 10 Banks]]></title><link>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/announcement-2026-banking-on-wellness-q2-ahealthyme-go-the-distance-challenge-top-10-banks</link><description><![CDATA[ Good afternoon, Member Banks, 

 Happy Friday!  

    

 I’m excited to be emailing you all today to announce  the Top 10 Banks with the highest percentage of participation  in the second ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.massbankers.org/Membership/Group-Insurance/Employee-Benefits/News-and-Communications/announcement-2026-banking-on-wellness-q2-ahealthyme-go-the-distance-challenge-top-10-banks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[803af940-72db-4b96-8514-1499af01e5b5-369]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>