Q.- We hired a new employee. His COBRA coverage from his former employer ended 12/31/14. His new medical coverage with us doesn’t start until 2/1/15. Will he be subject to a health care reform penalty if he doesn’t have coverage for the month of January?
A.- The employee should consult counsel for his or her specific situation, but it is our understanding that if an individual is uninsured for less than 3 months of the year, the individual will not have to pay a health care reform individual mandate penalty.
