2027 ACA Affordability Threshold Increases to 10.22%

ACA Compliance Update for Employers 2027 ACA Affordability Threshold Increases to 10.22% The IRS has announced the Affordable Care Act affordability percentage and adjusted employer shared responsibility penalty amounts for 2027. Applicable large employers should use these figures when reviewing employee contributions and preparing for their 2027 plan year. 2027 ACA Affordability Threshold: Quick Answer […]

Health Care Options for Groups & Families

The health insurance marketplace is now open for individuals!  This is great if you qualify for a subsidy, but, if like many, you don’t, it can be a confusing time amidst overwhelming choices of what to do.  Luckily, whether you’re a group, an employee, or an individual, no matter where in the United States you […]

Short-term plans and no penalty highlight Obamacare sign-up period

Short-term plans and no penalty highlight Obamacare sign-up period Wider availability of short-term plans and the elimination of the penalty are two big changes that have set this year’s apart from past sign-up periods. Source: Kaiser Health News / NBC News The annual open-enrollment period for people who buy their own insurance on the Affordable […]

ACA for Applicable Large Employers

The new ACA Information Center for Applicable Large Employers page on IRS.gov features information and resources for employers of all sizes on how the health care law may affect them if they fit the definition of an applicable large employer. The page includes such sections as trends and resources for ALEs; how to determine if you are […]

Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

The Supreme Court ruled on an important issue affecting health insurance in the U.S. The decision upholds the Affordable Care Act and affirms an eligible individual’s ability to obtain subsidized health insurance through a federal exchange. Employers 50+ must continue comply with the requirement to provide minimum essential health coverage to their employees or face […]