Trusaic research finds home health care industry at higher risk, according to study
While most employers say they believe they are fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), approximately one in four have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service, according to new research from HR technology company Trusaic. Home health care is one of the industries found most likely to receive a penalty letter.
IRS enforcement of the now 13-year-old health care law is ramping up, due in part to legislative changes including the Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan. Employers who fail to comply with ACA’s Employer Mandate can face annual penalties as high as $275,000 for every 100 employees after the first 30. To add to the severity of the situation, the IRS may use its levy power to satisfy outstanding ACA penalties. In addition to six jurisdictions that have their own ACA regulations, several other states are considering adding regulations over and above what is required by the federal government.