In a first step toward repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) May 4, 2017. On Thursday, June 22, 2017 Republican Senate leadership released a discussion draft bill,...
Small employers may yet again, see transition relief through the 2018 calendar year for states and carriers that have agreed to the extension according to recent CMS guidance. While Congress debates changes in the law, transition relief allows employers to continue...
As our country’s lawmakers begin another phase of debate on health care reform legislation we wanted to assure you that we are closely monitoring the potential changes and resulting impact on our clients and the business community. As always we work with you for your...
It has become increasingly important for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to comprehend and familiarize themselves with Section 1411 notices from the Exchange/ Marketplace. When an ALE receives one of these notices, it means that one of their employees recently...
On December 16, 2015 the IRS released IRS Notice 2015-87 providing guidance on the employer-provided health coverage affordability test. The ACA provides that an individual may be eligible for a premium tax credit for coverage on the exchange if the cost of the...
With the signing of the Budget Act of 2015, Congress included a repeal of the Automatic Enrollment provision of the Affordable Care Act. The Automatic Enrollment provision required employers with 200 full-time employees or more to automatically enroll new...
