Breaking down the complexity of ACA’s Rule of Parity

While the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate is likely very well known (if not well loved) by employers, many are unaware of the ACA’s Rule of Parity, which offers some relief from the Employer Mandate by providing an important exception. The Affordable Care Act, also known… Read More

These Industries are Most at Risk for ACA Penalties From the IRS

The home healthcare, staffing, restaurant, and construction industries are under fire from the IRS for failing to comply with the ACA. Organizations within these industries have been shocked to receive ACA penalty notices from the IRS that are in the millions of dollars. Of course, all… Read More

5 Common ACA Compliance Mistakes Restaurants Make

Over 10 years after the ACA was first signed into law, the reporting requirements under the ACA’s Employer Mandate have proven challenging and time-consuming for most. But quick-service restaurants have it harder than others. Minimizing costs and increasing employee retention in the restaurant space is… Read More

Data Quality Management Is Key to ACA Compliance

Many of the challenges posed by the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate are inherently data problems. Data quality management is not just an issue for larger employers with multiple HR and payroll systems. It’s a problem for all employers that are subject to the ACA. Under… Read More

Calculating FT and FTE Employees [UPDATED]

As part of their annual filing of healthcare coverage information with the IRS, organizations must determine if they are Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) for purposes of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – that is, whether they have an average of 50 or more full-time (FT) or full-time-equivalent employees… Read More