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Why You Can't Afford to Ignore The ACA

Like all owners of businesses, the men and women who run construction companies had more than enough to do before the Affordable Care Act added one more task -- and -- for them to manage.

But despite the scare headlines that accompanied the introduction the a few years ago, implementing it is..

Why You Can't Afford to Ignore The ACA
Are You Subject to the Individual Mandate?
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Are You Subject to the Individual Mandate?

The has issued an explanation which U.S.citizens and foreign nationals are subject to the provision the Act, or the “ mandate.”

The requires anyone..
Uninsured Rate is 9.2%, a Record Low
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Uninsured Rate is 9.2%, a Record Low

Only 9.2% Americans are without , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. This is the lowest rate since the CDC began keeping..
IRS Asks For Comments on New “Cadillac Tax” Rules
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IRS Asks For Comments on New “Cadillac Tax” Rules

The Internal Revenue has identified additional issues under Code Section 4980I, commonly known as the “Cadillac Plan Tax” excise and is proposing..
Court Says Indian Tribes Are Covered By ACA
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Court Says Indian Tribes Are Covered By ACA

A Wyoming Indian tribe lost a legal bid to be exempted from the mandate the Act, and must provide to all its employees.

The U.S. District Court for..
Medicare and Medicaid Popular After 50 Years
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Medicare and Medicaid Popular After 50 Years

When and were signed into law July th 50 years ago, opponents attacked the programs as wasteful, intrusive and a precursor to socialism or..
IRS: File Early for Premium Tax Credit
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IRS: File Early for Premium Tax Credit

The issued a reminder that individuals who received advance payments the (PTC) in 2014, for they purchased through a or exchange, should file their..
IRS on Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions
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IRS on Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder to employers about specific "shared responsibility” provisions of the Affordable Care Act that may..
Companies Struggle With ACA Reporting
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Companies Struggle With ACA Reporting

New requirements mandated by the Act are posing challenges to and companies, and most have made little progress deciding or implementing a solution.

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California Health Insurance Rates To Rise By 4%
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California Health Insurance Rates To Rise By 4%

California’s Act exchange, known as Covered California, has negotiated an average 4% increase in premiums for the 1.3 million residents the state who..