How does the employer mandate apply to controlled groups?
The Affordable Care Act's employer mandate requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer their employees affordable health insurance that provides minimum …
Which health plans are ACA-compliant?
As an employer or HR professional, you know that navigating complex Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements can be challenging. From the employer mandate to mark …
How brokers can prepare for open enrollment
For most brokers, preparing for open enrollment starts early. Whether your client is doing an in-office open enrollment or using a virtual method, you must prep …
What is the Additional Medicare Tax for high earners?
High-wage earners pay more than the standard tax payment for Medicare on their individual income tax returns each year. If you employ highly compensated employe …
What are the ACA essential health benefits?
Before the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014, health plans typically had various exemptions for essential services, including maternity ca …
How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) varies by state
The federal government created the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 to extend health insurance coverage and reduce financial risk for unexpected medical expens …
The ACA's 60-day notice of material modification
As an employer, it’s important to stay informed about federal regulations—including those created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—to ensure compliance. A criti …
What is an association health plan (AHP)?
As a small business owner, offering a meaningful health benefit can be key to attracting and retaining employees. However, it can be challenging and costly for …
Supreme Court rules that the Affordable Care Act will continue on
The world of healthcare has been abuzz with news of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) future after a recent Supreme Court case concluded. After being challenged b …
Top 25 health insurance companies in the U.S.
How to calculate modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)
What percent of health insurance is paid by employers?
