ACA Shared Responsibility Provision
ACA Shared Responsibility Provision
If your firm sent an offer letter indicating a separate stipend to cover the cost of purchasing insurance, according to the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) you could face a $100 a day fine per employee. Even if you don’t have over 50 full time employees, the government might still consider you an Applicable Large Employer (“ALE”) depending on how employees work their shifts and a review of full-time status and part-time hours.
- Your firm could be subject to the Shared Responsibility provision of the ACA (Employer Mandate/Penalties)
- Your firm will need to complete 1094 and 1095 reporting for 2015 (due in March 2016)
If your firm is an ALE, the following options are available for 2016:
- Provide “Minimum Value” and “Affordable” (as defined by the ACA) medical insurance for FTEs
- Provide Minimum Essential Coverage for FTEs, accepting risk for a penalty for each full-time employee who goes through the Exchange and receives a subsidy
- Pay the “A” penalty ($2,000 annually) for each full-time employee, minus the first 30 employees
To determine if your firm is subject to the Shared Responsibility Provision of the ACA, and to decide which option is best for your firm, speak with your benefits consultant or in-house benefits professional. The ACA is confusing, and fines can add up quickly.
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