On October 7, 2015, President Obama signed a bill which stops the ACA small group employer definition from changing. The definition was going to expand the number of employees in a small group from...

Whether you currently have a workplace wellness program or are considering implementing one, here are the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules, tools and assistance that you should be aware of.

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With the introduction of Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations and the steady increase of healthcare costs, it’s becoming more difficult to save money and control costs. Self-funding your Health...

Revised October 2022

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Health Insurance costs continually rise – it’s like a runaway train with no end in sight. School districts and other local governmental employers need to begin looking...

December 20, 2013 by Bill Enright

Even though the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Pay or Play Penalty has been postponed until January 1, 2015, it doesn’t mean we get a one-year break from the other healthcare reform mandates and planning!...

On Oct. 31, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says employers can allow participants to carry over up to $500 in unused funds into the next plan year. If your plan has a grace period*, it must...

On September 11, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Notice of Exchange penalties. While the ACA requires that all employers to provide a...

Article 3 in the ACA Cost Mitigation series While governmental employers prepare their 2014 health insurance plans to comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), one thing about healthcare reform is...

A past issue of PPACA Watch discussed how to determine if substitute teachers are considered full-time employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But what about other staff who may work 30 hours...