On September 18, 2020, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87. The loss of Justice Ginsburg has shaken the country and has led to a flood of questions regarding what comes next for the Court and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Whether the …
On March 2, 2020, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a third major challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) after rulings in two other major cases confronted core previsions of the healthcare law. The court agreed to hear the case in its new term which begins in October 2020. …
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 …
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 …
With the end of the year fast approaching, the subject of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting for 2015 is taking center stage at Creative Benefits. Clients are racing to get their 1094-C and 1095-C forms in order. This sense of urgency is warranted – the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just …
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 …
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 …
