On Dec. 28, 2015, the IRS issued Notice 2016-4, which extended the deadlines for 2015 ACA reporting under Sections 6055 and 6056. This ACA Bulletin outlines the new due dates
Stellar’s January 2016 Health Observance Calendar
National Health Observances offer the opportunity to increase awareness of health topics, encourage healthy behaviors and can empower employees.
Cheers to a New Year of healthy living.
Jan 2016 – National Health
Federal Budget Bill to Delay ACA’s Cadillac Tax & Suspend Two Other Taxes
On Dec. 18, 2015, the U.S. Congress passed a federal budget bill for 2016 that makes significant changes to three ACA taxes. It is expected to be signed into law
Exchange Enrollment Deadline Extended to Dec. 17 for Jan. 1 Coverage
On Dec. 15, 2015, HHS extended the deadline for enrolling through an Exchange in order for coverage to be effective Jan. 1. As a result, individuals have until 11:59 p.m.
HCR Reminder: Small Group Ohio Law Changes as of January 1, 2016
Small Group Ohio Law Changes as of January 1, 2016
Last year, the State of Ohio changed the Ohio Revised Code to match the Federal Government PPACA Law in regards to
Pay or Play Penalty – Transition Relief Provisions
The proposed and final regulations implementing the Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibility provisions include different types of transition relief for employers that are subject to these provisions. In general,
HHS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017
On Dec. 2, 2015, HHS published its proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, which describes benefit and payment parameters under the ACA applicable to the 2017 benefit
Minimum Wage Increases for 2016
Minimum wage increases have been announced and will become effective for 14 states by Jan. 1, 2016. Employers can use the below Compliance Bulletin to determine whether they are affected