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Guidance on aca reporting administration and compliance — practical resources for employers, brokers, and benefits teams navigating real operational questions.

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IRS Releases Draft 2026 Form 1095-C

The IRS has released a draft of the 2026 Form 1095-C with few substantive changes from 2025, giving employers an early look and a timely reminder to review ACA reporting processes.

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HR and Health Benefit Laws

The Department of Labor has a user-friendly resource to help HR professionals navigate laws impacting employer-sponsored health plans.

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ACA Penalties Set to Rise in 2026

These penalties apply to applicable large employers (ALEs) (employers with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees) that fail to offer qualifying health...

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PCORI Fee Deadline

The annual deadline to report and pay the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is fast approaching.

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IRS Form 1095-C employer health coverage reporting document
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Mid-Year ACA Compliance Review

A mid-year ACA checkup helps ensure that your organization is on track to meet employer mandate requirements, avoid penalties, and simplify year-end reporting.

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IRS 1094 Transmissions

Employers must ensure timely filing of Forms 1094-B/C and 1095-B/C to remain compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements.

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Final ACA Forms and Instructions

As these forms play an important role in Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, it’s important for HR professionals to familiarize themselves with any changes and begin...

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Preparing for ACA Compliance

These forms must be distributed to employees and filed with the IRS by early next year, making fall the ideal time to start organizing and ensuring compliance with ACA...

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Form 1094 Transmission Deadline

Employers subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act should have distributed their 1095 Forms to full-time employees and covered...

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Opt-Out Payments for ACA

Employers offering opt-out payments to employees who decline health coverage must verify that these employees have alternative insurance.

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ACA federal and state services compliance overview document
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ACA Form Primer

Understanding IRS Forms 1095-B/C and 1094-B/C: Essential ACA Reporting for HR Professionals

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Understanding IRS Form 1095-C

Master IRS Form 1095-C: Ensure ACA Compliance & Employee Understanding. Key Elements & Importance Explained. Trust BAS for Expert ACA Data Services.

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Offering Affordable Coverage

Learn about ACA Compliance for HR: Affordable Care Act (ACA) explained, Safe Harbors, & IRS guidelines. Stay compliant with our expert insights!

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