The U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Treasury jointly issued a series of frequently asked questions addressing items ...

Marketplace Notice Distribution

BAS
30.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

The Affordable Care Act requires more than just sending 1095-B and C forms each year. ACA requires most employers to provide newly hired employees with a written notice ...

Employers Should Consider E-Mailing Forms 1095-B/C

BAS
23.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Employers can save time and money if they distribute Form 1095 to their eligible population electronically. The IRS allows 1095 Forms to be sent by email if the employee ...

Educational Exception for Determining Full-Time Status

BAS
16.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

For purposes of the Affordable Care Act and offering health coverage, a full-time employee is considered an employee who works an average of 130 or more hours per ...

Affordability Percentage Decrease Will Impact Employee Contributions

BAS
09.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

The IRS changed the ACA affordability percentage to 9.61% for 2022. The affordability percentage was 9.83% in 2021. This change means employers may have to reduce the ...

Opt-Out Payments and ACA Affordability

BAS
02.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

With calendar-year plan open enrollment season approaching, employers should consider the affordability of health coverage and how opt-out payments may impact the lowest ...

IRS Letter 227

BAS
26.08.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Employers may have received one or more Letters 227 from the IRS. These letters are acknowledgement letters closing an employer shared responsibility payment (ESRP) ...

Understanding IRS Letter 226-J

BAS
19.08.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Some employers have received letters from the IRS suggesting that they owe an Employer Shared Responsibility Penalty for one or more employees. The IRS website provides ...

ACA Special Enrollment Period Ending

BAS
12.08.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

As part of COVID-19 pandemic legislation, the government opened a special enrollment period for enrolling in health insurance through www.healthcare.gov. That special ...

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