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The DOs And DON’Ts Of Marketplace Notices

By the time July kicked off, many employers received notices from theHealth Insurance Marketplaceaka “the Exchange,” provided by the Affordable Care Act where individuals and families can obtain affordable health care. The notices were alarming to most, as any government notice can feel ominous...

The DOs And DON’Ts Of Marketplace Notices
Heads Up About Code 4980H
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Heads Up About Code 4980H

One of the most talked about issues regarding employers and health care for their employees is under Internal Revenue Code 4980H. This Code, being..
Deciphering Expatriate Health Plans
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Deciphering Expatriate Health Plans

Expatriate health plans (or “Expat Health Plans”) have led to much confusion ever since the ACA came into effect in 2010. Simply put, expats (or..
CBO 10-Year Penalty Predictions Escalate, Now Over 225 Billion
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CBO 10-Year Penalty Predictions Escalate, Now Over 225 Billion

Penalties are no joking matter when it comes to employers and the Affordable Care Act. A slip up in paperwork, negligence in reporting, or not..
Gallup Poll Suggest Health Care Insecurity Is Now At A Record Low, But For How Long?
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Gallup Poll Suggest Health Care Insecurity Is Now At A Record Low, But For How Long?

In 2008, Gallup—in conjunction with Healthways—started following health care insecurity, keeping track of affordability. Notably, this year marks an..
The DOL Proposes Revisions To Form 5500: Here’s What We Know So Far
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The DOL Proposes Revisions To Form 5500: Here’s What We Know So Far

Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan and Form 5500-SF Short Form Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan may be..
Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: AIR Is Still Available
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Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: AIR Is Still Available

Many employers have struggled with their health care information reporting for the 2015 tax year. Those difficulties include confusing forms, tedious..
Understanding Form 1095-C And What To Do About Errors
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Understanding Form 1095-C And What To Do About Errors

For many employers, Form 1095-C is a new document. It is the Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage form, used to report that you..
IRS Update: Premium Tax Credit And Shared Responsibility Payment
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IRS Update: Premium Tax Credit And Shared Responsibility Payment

New regulations have arrived for the ACA’s Premium Tax Credit and Shared Responsibility Payment provisions. For the 2015 tax year, many employers and..
Marketplace Notices: They’re Not (Always) As Bad As You Think
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Marketplace Notices: They’re Not (Always) As Bad As You Think

In May, the ACA Times released an detailing what exactly a notice from the Health Insurance Marketplace entails. As previously stated, this..