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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Confused About How to Comply with the Affordable Health Care Act?


You’re not alone. Many employers aren’t sure what they’re supposed to do. Even worse, a number of small employers mistakenly believe that the requirement to distribute Obama Care forms only applies to companies with 50 or more employees.  This is not the case!
After fielding questions from a number of puzzled clients I developed a simple three-step process to guide clients.
Step 1.   Find out if you’re required to distribute forms.

Access the official tool for determining whether or not you’re required to distribute forms before October 1. www.dol.gov/elaws/esa/flsa/scope/screen24.asp

If you don’t need to distribute forms, you’re done. If not proceed to Step 2.
Step 2.   Decide which form you distribute.
You’ll need to distribute one of the two forms available below for your convenience.
·  Use this form if you are an employer with no medical benefits whatsoever. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithoutplans.pdf
·  Use this form if you are an employer who has medical benefits for some or all of your employees. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithplans.pdf
Step 3.   Email me at hrresults.pearce@gmail.com if you still have questions!  
I am offering a one-time, free consultation to answer questions you may have about filling out these forms.