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Compliance and Strategy for Eligibility Waiting Periods

Eligibility waiting periods are a foundational element of employer-sponsored health plans, but they are also a common source of compliance issues under federal law. When ...
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Switching from Monthly to Look-Back Measurement Method Under the ACA

Employers managing ACA compliance often reach a point where the Monthly Measurement Method no longer provides the predictability or administrative control they need, ...
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ACA Affordability Safe Harbors Explained (W-2, Rate of Pay, FPL)

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), applicable large employers must offer health coverage that is not only available to full-time employees, but also considered ...
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The Impact of Leaves of Absence on ACA Tracking

Leaves of absence can create challenges for employers when managing Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Because ACA eligibility is tied to hours of service and ...
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How Workforce Changes Impact ACA Reporting Accuracy

Workforce changes occur throughout the year, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and leaves of absence. While these changes are a normal part of business ...
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What Employers Need to Know about Common ACA Filing Errors and IRS ...

Submitting ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C is a major compliance milestone, but the process does not end once files are transmitted to the IRS. Employers must also ...
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ACA Filing & Transmission Basics

For employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, filing Forms 1094-C and 1095-C is only part of the process. Just as important is ...
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Is Your Organization an Applicable Large Employer? Understanding ACA ...

One of the most important Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance questions employers must answer each year is whether they are considered an Applicable Large Employer ...
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Why Payroll Data Is Important for ACA Compliance

Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requires employers to track detailed information about employee eligibility and offers of health coverage throughout the year. One of ...
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ACA Reporting Update: What Comes After Furnishing Form 1095-C

With the March 2 furnishing deadline behind us, most Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) have distributed Forms 1095-C to full-time employees. While furnishing is a major ...
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