Is your business an ALE?

The IRS, in an effort to assist businesses, has created the ACA Information Center page on their website. Information and resources are featured for employers of all sizes. Access the page here Resources for Applicable Large Employers are available, including tools...

Open Enrollment doesn’t need to be scary!

Open enrollment season is really scary for many employees!  Choosing their health insurance plan, calculating HSA and/or FSA contributions, and whether or not to choose dental or vision coverage is a burdensome task, and often approached with dread. Here are some...

Understanding benefits offered

Last week we discussed the divide between employee and employer expectations regarding financial security, and how benefit plans factor into that equation. Now it’s worth exploring the understanding of the benefits offered. As employers increase the number of...

ACA reporting requirements employers should know

Here’s a conundrum: the best options for group health plans come with some additional reporting requirements. But that doesn’t mean the options cease to be viable. The Affordable Care Act added new employer reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections...