Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting: Common FAQs Including Which Employers Must Report

Following our article reminding employers of the ACA reporting deadlines, we thought it may be helpful to provide a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).

All applicable large employers (ALEs) must complete one Form 1094-C and a Form 1095-C for each employee who was full-time for at least one month during 2023.

Note: ALE status for 2023 is generally determined based on the employer’s average full-time equivalents (FTEs) during the 2022 calendar year.

In the ACA reporting FAQs here, we answer how to determine ALE status and other common questions. Click the previous link to get answers to these commonly asked questions regarding ACA reporting:

Q1 – How Does An Employer Determine Ale Status?

Q2 – How Is Full-Time Status Measured?

Q3 – How Is Affordability Determined?

Q4 – How Does An Ale Pick An Affordability Safe Harbor?

Q5 – What Is The Difference Between Offer Codes 1a And 1e?

Q6 – How Is Reporting Handled For Aggregated Ale Groups?

Q7 – How Are Offers Of Cobra Reported?

Q8 – What Is Reported For The Plan Start Month On Form 1095-C?

Q9 – What Is Required For Collecting Ssns/Tins For Covered Individuals?

Q10 – What Are The Most Common Employer Reporting Errors?

Q11 – How Are §4980h Offer Of Coverage §6056 Reporting Requirements Enforced?

 

For more information regarding ACA reporting, contact your Bolton representative.


About Michelle Cammayo, Compliance National Practice Leader, Employee Benefits

Michelle Cammayo has close to 20 years of Employee Benefits experience specializing in all lines of health and welfare benefits. Today, Michelle works closely with clients and partners to provide guidance in areas of the law including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA and PPACA. She is also the IMA National Practice Leader for Compliance and endeavors to ensure IMA helps its clients manage and eliminate risk in the most effective manner. She is passionate about educating others and her passion for this shined in the COVID era where Michelle conducted weekly and then monthly webinars providing guidance to employers. Her podcast, Cammayo’s Compliance Talk, has gained popularity in the last three years to become a favorite amongst our clients. She also contributes regularly to our Blog and has authored several articles for industry-related newsletters. Michelle’s consultative approach with employers provides practical advice as employers endeavor to be compliant.

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