A few weeks ago, we provided the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding the employer reporting requirements under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”), which are generally effective beginning January 1, 2015, with the applicable reports filed in early 2016.  That post – Part 1 of 2 – focused on the FAQs regarding

The employer reporting requirements under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) are generally effective beginning January 1, 2015, with the applicable first reports filed in early 2016. The purpose of the reporting requirements – particularly those relating to employers – is to enforce the pay or play provisions of the ACA. Therefore, accurate and timely completion of the required Forms 1094-C and 1095-C is necessary to ensure penalties are not imposed. As the reporting deadline looms, many employers still have questions regarding the ACA’s reporting requirements and how best to comply with those requirements.
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Our very own Employee Benefits Attorney Sarah K. Ivy spoke to PennLive about the United States Supreme Court’s recent ruling making same-sex marriage legal nationwide. While many questions still exist about the meaning of the ruling, Sarah answered a number of questions about the case, including implications for employee benefit plans. Check out the article