Employers breathed a sign of relief when the looming Cadillac tax was delayed. But are you subject to other fees and penalties under the ACA? The ACA has introduced a multitude of new fees that employers must pay, in addition to penalties for non-compliance with employer shared responsibility rules. These dollar amounts change annually, as … Continued
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) implemented section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires IRS reporting from any entity that provides “minimum essential coverage” (MEC) to individuals. Employers who are applicable large employers (ALEs) have related reporting obligations under section 6056.
By Terry Allard, CEBS, Sr. Benefits Advisor at The Wilson Agency Many employers look at employee benefits as a commodity, bidding out their plans annually — and who can blame them? Rising health care costs coupled with a challenging economic environment have forced many human resources decision-makers to focus heavily on cost. Organizations of all … Continued
As we inch closer to full implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the nation’s employers are facing a deadline about whether or not they will “play or pay,” with regard to offering employee benefits. Unfortunately, many still do not fully understand the options and various implications of their PPACA-related decisions. United … Continued
Why state and federally facilitated health care exchanges are not a realistic option for active employees.
A number of small-group employers are already planning to send their employees to the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges.
With the government temporarily shutdown, employers participating in E-verify will not be able to access their account. So what can you do about it?
A recent blog outlined some compelling reasons why some employers are proceeding with the 10/1 exchange notices despite the postponement of the penalty. For those who are doing that, we’ve uncovered some glaring issues with the questions in the model Exchange Notices recently released by the Department of Labor.
While the exchanges are expected to open on time, that milestone is unlikely to settle the 3 1/2-year grudge match over the Affordable Care Act. A long enrollment season, complicated by a threatened U.S. government shutdown and a growing list of technical glitches, means it may be as late as April before it’s known how many uninsured Americans sign up under the law.
Will you be ready for the day after the Affordable Care Act’s public exchanges go live?
Two Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 110
Radnor, PA 19087
610-567-0175
800-527-3615
