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Which health plans are ACA-compliant?

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 …

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Why do employers offer health insurance?

Why do employers offer health insurance?

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FAQs: ALEs and the ACA employer mandate
FAQ: ALEs and the ACA employer mandate

FAQs: ALEs and the ACA employer mandate

If you have 50 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, you may wonder what your responsibilities are under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Understanding th …

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How to calculate FTEs to determine ALE status

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Are employers required to provide healthcare?

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IRS decreases employer mandate penalties for 2025
IRS decreases employer mandate penalties for 2025

IRS decreases employer mandate penalties for 2025

For the first time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reducing penalties for employers who don’t meet the federal government's requirements for health insur …

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Determining ICHRA affordability in 2025

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Does the ICHRA satisfy the employer mandate?

Does the ICHRA satisfy the employer mandate?

If the federal government considers your organization an applicable large employer (ALE), you’re subject to specific Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules. Navigating …

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What is an EEO-1 report?

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