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Affordable Care Act Management

WEBThis includes anyone who averages 30 or more hours of service per week or 130 hours per month. Employers can determine their employees’ full-time status by counting each employee’s hours of service using one of two “equivalency” measurement methods: monthly and. look-back. Here we’re going to focus on the look-back measurement.

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ACA 2023 End of Year Review

WEBThe following new penalty amounts will be effective beginning with the 2024 tax year: Penalty A—failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% of full-time, benefit-eligible employees—will increase from $2,880 ($240/month) in 2023 to $2,970 ($247.50/month) in 2024. Penalty B—failure to provide affordable, minimum value …

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Managing State Individual Healthcare Mandates

WEBManaging the Complexities of State Individual Healthcare Mandates. Typically, states have a different definition of who is considered a resident and who needs to be reported for purposes of their state individual mandates. Additionally, states can have their own unique reporting deadlines, acceptable data formats and methods for …

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ACA HQ™ Equifax Workforce Solutions

WEBReport offers of health care coverage using Forms 1095 and 1094 to the IRS. Equifax was first to offer expanded reporting functionality which includes form generation and submissions for employers with individuals who reside in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Washington D.C. - and continues to add new states that …

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Understanding ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Options for …

WEBAffordable Care Act Management - Safe Harbor Info Sheet. As mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), eligible employers must offer healthcare that meets minimum essential coverage (MEC) requirements to 95 percent of their full-time employees and their dependents. The law also indicates your employees’ required contribution for self-only

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Affordable Care Act penalties and procedures update for …

WEBThe Internal Revenue Service has updated the revenue procedure which indexes the health plan contribution percentage required by employers when determining whether an employer’s plan is considered affordable under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With penalties for noncompliance rising, it is vital employers pay close attention to the …

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The American Rescue Plan Act’s Impact on the ACA

WEBThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. In January of 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. Believing that the COVID-19 pandemic and the US economic crisis are directly intertwined, the Biden Administration’s Plan seeks to solve for both by (1) providing economic relief for working families and communities; and (2) …

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Penalties Fall for 2025

WEBHere’s a recap: For tax year 2025. Penalty A—failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% of full-time, benefit eligible employees—will decrease from $2,970 ($247.50/month) in 2024 to $2,900 ($241.67/month) Penalty B—failure to provide affordable, minimum value coverage to a benefit eligible employee—will decrease from …

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ACA Penalties Calculator Equifax Workforce Solutions

WEBThis calculator assumes 12 full months of penalties per affected employee, however, actual penalties are incurred by month. The A-Penalty is triggered when an employer fails to offer minimum essential coverage to at least 95% of their benefit eligible employees, and one benefit eligible employee seeks coverage on the exchange and is eligible

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Understanding ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Options

WEBUnder this definition, there are three safe harbor options: Federal poverty level. Rate of pay. Form W-2, Box 1. As an employer, you may use one or more of these safe harbors to ensure the employee-required contribution is no more than the affordability threshold for a given year. You may choose different safe harbors for different employee

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What's the new IRS affordability percentage for ACA in 2022

WEBOn August 30, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2021-36, decreasing the affordability percentage index from 9.83% in 2021 to 9.61% for plan years beginning in calendar year 2022. This percentage is important when setting employer contributions for self-only coverage for plans beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

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Measuring ACA Eligibility for Employees on Leave of Absence

WEBOption 1: Determine the employee’s average hours of service by excluding any periods of special unpaid leave during the measurement period and applying that average for the entire measurement period. Under this option, the employer can remove any unpaid time for a special leave of absence from the look-back calculation, thus …

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Important Things to Know About ACA Forms 1094 and 1095

WEBIRS Form 1094. Form 1094 is considered the cover sheet for all Forms 1095. The form aggregates information regarding total form counts on behalf of a single FEIN, and an employer’s meeting the requirement to offer coverage to at least 95% of their benefits eligible employees. This form only needs to be submitted to the IRS.

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Employment Verifications Equifax Workforce Solutions

WEBThe Work Number is a more private, digital way to help automate your employee verifications. Help credentialed verifiers instantly get the information they need so that employees can receive credit, benefit, and other decisions faster. This service is offered at no additional cost to your organization.

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Cost of ACA Employer Mandate Penalties to rise for 2024

WEBNoncompliance penalties are increasing for 2024. Penalty A will increase from $2,880 ($240/month) in 2023 to $2,970 ($247.50/month). Penalty B will increase from $4,320 ($360/month) in 2023 to $4,460 ($371.67/month). These new penalty amounts will be effective for taxable years and plan years beginning after December 31, 2023.

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ACA responsibilities for companies with seasonal workers

WEBALEs must offer coverage to at least 95% of their benefits eligible workforce, eligible seasonal employees included, or face potential 4980H (a) penalties. For tax year 2022, an “A” penalty is $2,750 per full-time employee (minus 30 employees) per year, prorated for each month below the 95% threshold. The fine might apply for only one or

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OSHA Guidelines for Vaccine Mandates: What You Need to Know

WEBOSHA Guidelines Released. On November 4, 2021 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding vaccine mandates. On the same day, President Biden’s administration released a fact sheet giving further details. These rules affect organizations with 100 or more …

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Some of the Top HR Conferences to Attend in 2023

WEB7. Talent Acquisition Week 2023. Learn from some of the best HR leaders about emerging recruiting practices, global recruiting trends, marketing, and much more. Talent Acquisition Week will help hone your recruiting skills in candidate messaging, retention, and employer best practices. Date: January 31-February 2, 2023.

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