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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
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..
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..

ACA Modifications: We’re Not In 2010 Anymore
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ACA Modifications: We’re Not In 2010 Anymore

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was first enacted in 2010, it was with the understanding that changes would be made to the ACA after the fact...
Understanding Economic Realities Testing With Employee Misclassification
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Understanding Economic Realities Testing With Employee Misclassification

The roles of independent contractors and full-time employees were often ambiguous in the past, as arguably employers’ means of classification relied..
Don’t Make 2015’s Mistakes In 2016
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Don’t Make 2015’s Mistakes In 2016

The June 30, 2016 deadline for employers to file their applicable 2015 health care tax return with the IRS has passed.For many employers, the damage..
If Donald Trump Wins, 24 Million Americans Lose
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If Donald Trump Wins, 24 Million Americans Lose

(photo by Michael Vadon, July 15, 2016)

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has been all but quiet about his intentions for the..