SUPER TICKETS Now Available!
The 2024 Swan Derby – Super Ticket is now available for activation.
There are 12 items to choose from and each is valued at $300 or MORE!
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Current news and updates regarding the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Community.
LVIM’s Enrollment Portal is LIVE!
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine proudly unveils its latest initiative aimed at enhancing our patient care: the new enrollment portal. This milestone comes after years of planning and development, with the primary focus on creating a seamless and user-friendly experience for our patients.
Dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to all, LVIM has invested significant time and resources into perfecting this portal. One of the key features of the enrollment portal is those applying to become a patient will have direct communication with volunteer LVIM Enrollment Specialists. These compassionate individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the table, ensuring that patients receive personalized assistance throughout the enrollment process.
The primary goal of the enrollment portal is to enhance accessibility for both new and existing patients. By providing a centralized platform for submitting required paperwork, LVIM aims to streamline the enrollment process and reduce barriers to healthcare access. Whether individuals are seeking to become new patients or update their information, the portal offers a convenient solution.
As LVIM continues to prioritize innovation and patient-centered care, the launch of the enrollment portal marks another significant step forward in its mission to promote health and wellness for all.
For more information and to access the enrollment portal, visit lvim.net/enrollment.
Tax Form 1095
As tax season approaches, we want to clarify some important information regarding tax form 1095 and its relevance to your healthcare coverage.
Many of you may be wondering about the significance of Form 1095 and whether you need it for your tax returns. Form 1095 is a series of tax forms introduced with the Affordable Care Act, designed to report your healthcare coverage during a tax year.
However, it’s crucial to note that LVIM is not health insurance, and therefore, we do not provide tax form 1095. This means that you will not receive Form 1095 from LVIM for your healthcare coverage.
Here’s a summary to help you determine if you need Form 1095 for your federal tax return:
- You do not need Form 1095 to file your federal return if:
- You had health insurance through your employer, a government program, or another non-marketplace source,
- You receive Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C.
- You do need Form 1095 to file your federal return if:
- You obtained health insurance through a federal or state marketplace.
- You receive Form 1095-A.
If you receive a Form 1095 from another entity, please keep your copy with your tax records for reference.
Thank you for entrusting LVIM with your healthcare needs. We remain committed to supporting you in every way possible.
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Form 1095-A: Marketplace Insurance Statement
Form 1095-B: Health Coverage
Form 1095-C: Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage
February 2024 Volunteer of the Month
Jathan Branch is our Volunteer of the Month for February 2024!
Jathan serves as a Pharmacy Assistant and a Check-In Greeter, and he also volunteers at our Mobile Food Pantry. He has accumulated 421 volunteer hours that value his service at $13,393.10.
He is currently working on an undergraduate degree in the hope of becoming a Physical Therapist. When Jathan isn’t volunteering at LVIM or studying, he enjoys fitness, movies, and cooking. His favorite part about volunteering at LVIM is helping people.
Congratulations, Jathan, on being our Volunteer of the Month for February 2024!
Welcome, Nicole Colon!
Please join us in welcoming Nicole Colon, LVIM’s new Front Office Coordinator to our team!
A graduate of Pasco Hernando State College, she is also a longtime volunteer at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and is excited to get to work with our dedicated, inspiring team of LVIM volunteers. Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and an array of experience in medical office settings, ranging from radiology to neurosurgery, and comes to LVIM with high praise.
In her role as Front Office Coordinator, she will be supporting LVIM’s front office operations, including reception, scheduling, and medical records.
Nicole is excited to join the LVIM team and grow with us. She will bring compassionate support to the front office volunteer team, as well as an eager desire to support LVIM’s mission while delivering high-quality healthcare. Her dual language skills will be a welcome addition to the front office team as well.
When asked how she defines vulnerability, Nicole responded, “Strength.” She is deeply grateful for her mom, and she is looking forward to being part of LVIM’s Culture of Caring.
Congratulations on your new role, Nicole!
January 2024 Volunteer of the Month
Mary Henderson is LVIM’s Volunteer of the Month for January 2024!
She volunteers as an LPN for our volunteer GYN providers and has been with LVIM since we opened in February 2001. Mary joined LVIM after retiring from Lakeland Regional where she worked as an LPN for 22 years. To date, Mary has served a total of 6,971 hours which equals a value of service of over $175,000!
When asked what keeps her coming back to LVIM Mary said that she enjoys the work that she does and that enjoys working with our providers.
Thank you, Mary, for your decades of service at LVIM. We appreciate you!♥️
2024 Swan Derby Official Kick Off
It’s that time of year.. It’s time to kick off year #17 of LVIM’s annual Swan Derby event. We hope that you can join us for the official announcement on Wednesday, 1-24-2024 at 10am LIVE on Facebook. We have some great things in store for 2024 and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Swan Derby!
Follow us @SwanDerby – Facebook Events for all the latest Swan Derby news and updates.
2023 December Volunteer of the Month
Olga Malinina is our Volunteer of the Month for December 2023!
Olga serves as a Receptionist and Patient Scheduler. She has served 445 volunteer hours with a value of service of 13,826.46. When Olga is not at LVIM she enjoys playing pickleball, spending time with her family, and exploring Florida. Olga’s favorite part of being an LVIM is working with the professionals, clinic staff, and patients. Olga says that the volunteers and staff have made her feel like part of the LVIM family.
Congratulations Olga, on being our Volunteer of the Month! ♥️
November 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Carolyn Fulmer is our Volunteer of the Month for November 2023!
Carolyn serves as a Patient Enrollment Volunteer. She has been with LVIM since January of this year and has 234 volunteer hours. Before joining LVIM as a volunteer, Carolyn had a career as an attorney and judge.
When asked what her favorite part of volunteering at LVIM was Carolyn said “My favorite part of working at LVIM is the satisfaction I get from being part of a well-run nonprofit organization that provides a valuable and much-needed service to so many people. I also enjoy the ongoing challenge of learning new jobs that exercise my “retired” brain and allow me to never have a boring day at LVIM.
Congratulations Carolyn, on being our Volunteer of the Month! ♥️
