💙 A Heartfelt Thank You — Plus Important Year-End Updates & What We Need from You

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This includes mandatory updates and important information requiring your confirmation.

Whether you were able to attend or not, this post includes all the important updates we shared: from new benefits and training programs to your work classification choices for 2026.

As we close out 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for everything our LarCare team has accomplished — and for the joy, energy, and excellence you brought to this year’s Winter Wonderland Celebration.

✨ Please take a few moments to read through the updates below and complete the form at the end.

This will help us ensure your employment setup — whether as a W-2 Employee or a 1099 Independent Contractor —, and healthcare benefits are aligned with your goals as we move into the new year.

Thank you again for being such a vital part of the LarCare family.

A new healthcare benefit is launching soon! Get virtual care “ONLINE” visits, mental health support, free labs, prescriptions, and no-cost dependent access—plus help finding local providers.

Complete the form at the end of this newsletter to sign up!

Care Navigation When you need care that we cannot provide directly, our member support team will find providers and resources in your area, guiding you every step of the way.

Free Prescriptions Over 1,000 of prescription drugs are covered for free when prescribed through Vitable. We also offer discounts for other medications outside of our covered prescriptions. Vitable does not prescribe injectables or controlled substances.

Lab Tests — 40+ lab tests are covered 100% (free!) through Vitable. Easily access tests at our partner LabCorp and Quest locations and review test results in the app.

Free Dependents No additional charge to add any number of dependents to your Vitable membership, so your whole family can access Vitable services. Dependent members must be 18 mo. - 64 yrs.

Mental Health Coaching Mental health coaches empower individuals to thrive and plan, providing guidance on things like coping skills, stressors, and goal setting. For members 18+

Virtual Primary Care Schedule appointments for those common, everyday health concerns such as annual check-ups, sports/ school physicals, sick visits, and more!

New LarCare-branded scrubs are being distributed as part of our continued commitment to professionalism and team pride.

Scrub care instructions:

– Please wash scrubs inside out to help preserve the logo

– If logos begin to fade, you’ll be able to bring them back for in-house embroidery (coming soon!)

Didn’t get yours yet? Contact the office for distribution info.

Headshot & ID Badge Updates! We’ll be hosting a Headshot / Badge Photo Day in January for anyone who needs an updated LarCare badge photo.

Stay tuned for the exact date! This will be a great opportunity to update your headshot.

Our partnership with CareAcademy continues to provide required training and optional growth tracks.

We encourage you to:

– Stay up to date with your required training

– Explore additional learning opportunities based on your interests

Please reach out to the team to get set up in Care Academy or get reactivated.

Apprenticeship Program with York Technical College! We are still officially partnered with York Technical College to support career advancements.

This program gives team members access to:

– Certified Nursing Assistant Program

– Patient Care Technician

– Registered Nurse

– Business Administration

– Website Developer

– Youth Certified Nursing Assistant

Congratulations to Stephanie Patterson for graduating from the nursing program — we’re proud of you!

Welcoming New Team Members! We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming new professionals to LarCare recently. Be on the lookout for new faces, be sure to introduce yourself, and help them feel part of the family.

As we plan for the year ahead, we’re offering greater flexibility in how you work with LarCare in 2026. Team members may now be able to choose whether they work as a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor, depending on their role and availability.

Here’s a quick comparison:

Scenario	Larry (Independent Contractor – 1099)	Mary (Employee – W-2)
Weekly Gross Pay	$1,500/week flat. No taxes taken out.	$1,500/week, taxes automatically withheld.
Taxes	Responsible for paying his own taxes (est. 20–25%).	Taxes withheld (approx. 18–20%) by LarCare.
Deductions	Larry writes off expenses like: • Mileage • Scrubs • Cell phone • Training costs • Supplies	Mary doesn’t file deductions for work-related costs — those are handled by LarCare.
Estimated Net Bi-Weekly Pay	~$1,300 bi-weekly after estimated taxes and deductions.	~$1,150 bi-weekly after payroll taxes withheld.
Estimated Annual Net Income	~$33,800/year (if managing deductions + quarterly taxes well).	~$29,900/year (after standard payroll deductions).
Flexibility	Sets his own schedule; can work for multiple clients.	Follows LarCare schedule; steady hours and assignments.
Record-Keeping	Must track receipts, mileage, and expenses for tax filing.	No tracking needed; taxes and payroll are handled for you.
Tax Forms	Receives a 1099-NEC at year-end and files independently.	Receives a W-2 at year-end with everything summarized.
Insurance & Benefits	Can opt into healthcare access independently via LarCare’s new benefit (optional)	May receive employer-backed options if offered for employees
Pros	• More control over schedule and clients • Potential tax savings via deductions • Higher gross pay	• Simpler taxes and less paperwork • More predictable pay • Payroll handled for you
Cons	• Must plan for and pay quarterly taxes • More paperwork and self-filing • Requires self-discipline	• Lower net pay due to withholding • Less flexibility • Fewer tax-saving opportunities

We’re setting up systems to support both options. Please complete the form at the end to confirm your choice.

Thank you for reading and for everything you contribute to LarCare — we’re truly grateful for all you do and excited for what’s ahead.

As we prepare for 2026, please be sure to complete the form linked below. Your input helps us understand how you plan to work with us and ensures we’re supporting you in the best way possible.

We’re honored to work alongside you, and we look forward to growing together in the new year.

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📅 Please complete by December 30th, 2025

🔗 This form is mandatory. Please scan the QR code or click the link below to complete it.

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💙 A Heartfelt Thank You — Plus Important Year-End Updates & What We Need from You

*PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NEWSLETTER.* This includes mandatory updates and important information requiring your confirmation.

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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NEWSLETTER.
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