A lot changed when the Affordable Care Act passed. Plans that were formerly low-cost and widely available were deemed unqualified and were hence discontinued by the health insurance companies. However, there are still health insurance plans out there that do not meet the minimum federal requirements. In order to avoid...
New businesses and seasonal businesses face more complicated compliance requirements. That's because seasonal businesses have access to an exception to the employer mandate as long as they reach the 50+ employee threshold (or the 100+ threshold in 2015) on no more than 120 days of the year and only reach...
Approximately 7 million to 8 million more Americans have health insurance now compared to a year ago due to provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACA employer requirements sometimes change, and employers must be prepared to comply with new ACA rules for employers. "One thing small businesses need to remember is that...
In February, we shared some important updates to the Affordable Care Act that can have an impact on your company benefit programs. Understanding what the ACA means to your business is part of operating a responsible organization. Now, we want to bring you up to speed on what’s happening currently...
In December, we reported on some of the recent updates to the Affordable Health Care Act and its possible implications for your business. This month, we revisit this topic with a look at upcoming deadlines and the latest news and how they may affect your business going into a brand...
Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, there have been a number of payroll management and employer health insurance requirements that have been rolled out over the last three years in a strategic health care reform timeline. However, this doesn’t all fall onto the shoulders of employers. To make health care...
Regardless of your thoughts on the Affordable Care Act, small business owners must prepare themselves and their businesses for the upcoming health care reform. The following tips can help your business stay in compliance with the healthcare reform, ensuring your employees are covered. Partnering with a PEO company (professional employer...
