Health Care Reform Resource Center Updated With New FAQs
Author: Tracy Morley, XpertHR Legal Editor
Eight new FAQs have been added to the Health Care Reform Resource Center. These FAQs were developed to help employers comply with the complex requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
- What is the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act?
- How is measurement period defined under the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act?
- How is stability period defined under the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
- How is an employee classified under the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act?
- How does the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act apply to a new full-time employee?
- How does the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act apply to new variable hour and seasonal employees?
- How does the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act apply to an ongoing employee?
- Does an employer have to use the same measurement and stability periods for all employees?
The FAQs have also been added to the following resources:
- Calculate Penalties Under the Affordable Care Act, found in the Tasks Tool;
- Determine Full-time Employee Status for 'Pay or Play' Penalty Purposes, found in the Tasks Tool; and
- Determine if a Penalty Is Owed Under the Affordable Care Act, located in the LiveFlo Tool.