Affordability for Medical Coverage

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Whether an employer offers affordable medical coverage impacts eligibility for premium tax credits toward individual Marketplace coverage. In addition, applicable large employers must offer affordable medical coverage if they want to avoid employer shared responsibility rules under §4980H. Therefore, it is important for employers to understand and communicate whether coverage offered under an employer-sponsored group health plan is “affordable.” We’ll dive into the details of how to calculate a medical plan’s affordability for employees and their family members to help employers when setting plan contribution rates. In addition, for applicable large employers, we’ll address how to use the affordability safe harbors and how to report offers of coverage to avoid §4980H(b) penalties.

Future In Focus: 2026 Economic Outlook

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Get the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in today’s uncertain economic climate.

Reserve your spot for our upcoming economic seminar and join us as we share financial market trends, projected changes in the economic landscape, and business strategies and tactics to help you navigate the future with confidence!

Virtual registration is also available. 

Common Employer Questions

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This month we’ll address some of the most common benefit compliance questions we’re helping employers work through in 2025. The topics will range from everyday compliance issues (e.g., mid-year election changes) that continue to cause confusion, to struggles with how to comply with recent additions or changes to compliance requirements in accordance with the ever-changing laws and regulations.