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Remember to Offer Coverage during Open Enrollment

Employers must review their look-back measurement results and offer coverage during Open Enrollment.
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New Hire Measurement Period

An employer that uses the lookback method for determining full-time status for ACA must offer medical coverage to new hires who are calculated to be full-time (working ...
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Healthcare.gov Enrollment

Open enrollment for the Health Care Marketplace is open and runs through December 15, 2021. Individuals who visit www.healthcare.gov and elect coverage during this time ...
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1095 Distribution Deadline

For all years since the Affordable Care Act’s effective date, the IRS extended a key ACA deadline - the due date for furnishing to individuals the annual Form 1095-B and ...
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Offering Coverage to FTEs During Open Enrollment

Employers with calendar year health plans that use the look-back measurement method for determining full-time status will likely be able to make FTE determinations now. ...
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Draft 1095 Forms Released

The IRS has released draft Forms 1095-A , 1095-B and 1095-C with related instructions.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Premium Surcharges and Health Care Reform

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 ...
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Marketplace Notice Distribution

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

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 ...
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Educational Exception for Determining Full-Time Status

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 month. ...
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