ACA Reporting
ACA Compliance Lessons Learned From Recent Reporting Seasons
Common themes emerge when reflecting on recent ACA reporting seasons that can help employers reduce administrative burdens and improve accuracy.
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Question of the Week - Summary of Material Modifications
Q.- Do we have to provide a Summary of Material Modifications during Open Enrollment?
Q.- Do we have to provide a Summary of Material Modifications during Open Enrollment?
A.- Employers generally do not have to provide employees an SMM during open enrollment, but you may be confusing a Summary of Material Modifications with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). An SBC provides information about a health plan’s coverage, including details about costs, coverage limits, and examples of how the plan covers certain medical issues. The SBC is typically required to be distributed during open enrollment.
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MyEnroll360 integrates with major insurance carriers for enrollment eligibility management (e.g., Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care, Kaiser, CIGNA and others), and with leading payroll platforms for enrollment deduction management (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paylocity, PayCor, UKG, and others).
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or benefits advice. Readers should not rely on this information for taking (or not taking) any action relating to employment, compliance, or benefits. Always consult with a qualified professional before making decisions based on this content.
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