On July 23, 2019, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2019-29 to index the contribution percentages in 2020 for determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2020, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s required contribution for self-only coverage …
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees in order to avoid possible penalties. Because this employer mandate has been criticized as burdensome for employers and an impediment to business growth, it seems likely that its repeal …
On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2017-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2018 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2018, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s required contribution for self-only coverage does …
Interesting times…. The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and its volumes of regulations have been the law of the land since 2010. Implementation was sometimes messy (the exchange websites), confusing (1095-C coding), and unreliable (late December extensions of filing deadlines). However, it is the law, and employers have spent billions of dollars to …
At Creative Benefits, helping employers with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting is a top priority. During these early days of the ACA, employers have a steep learning curve. Creative Benefits consultants support clients as they learn how to comply with the new laws and help avoid common potholes. To that …
The “Cadillac Tax” refers to a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that levies a 40% excise tax on “Cadillac” health plans. Like the car they are named for, “Cadillac” plans are those that contain services and features that add to their cost. It’s been suggested this tax counter-balances …
Maybe it’s time to change your HR strategy… we can help! At Creative Benefits, our Employee Service Representative (ESR) Team is available Monday – Friday with extended business hours! There is NO automated phone system here… each call gets answered by a live team member ready and willing to help. …
As companies continue to struggle with rising healthcare premiums, more and more attention is being paid to what is driving the increases. Even companies with low or diminishing medical claims are seeing their rates climb, leaving the frustrating question of Why? The conclusion being reached by many is rising pharmaceutical …
On Tuesday, June 16th, CEOs, CFOs and HR professionals filled the grand ballroom at Aronimink Golf Club seeking answers and guidance from the Creative Benefits Inc. Health Care Advisory Panel. Creative Benefits hosted it’s second workshop for to review the new requirements under Sections 6055 & 6056 of the Internal Revenue …
Preparation time is over: 2015 has arrived, and so too has the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate. Employers must now be able to show they are following the requirements of the law, or pay the price. This has left many employers questioning what reporting the IRS requires of them, and …
