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Stay compliant & avoid costly penalties.

The Affordable Care Act introduced several critical reporting obligations for employers, insurers, and health plans, particularly the Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate (Employer Mandate). This mandate requires Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer at least 95% of their full-time employees affordable minimum essential health insurance or face substantial penalties.

 

To ensure compliance, organizations must implement robust methods for determining employees’ full-time or part-time status. Quantas Advisors offers comprehensive solutions, including:

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ACA Employer Reporting Requirements
§6055 and §6056

The ACA mandates ALEs to report specific health coverage details to the IRS and provide this information to employees. This involves:

Code §6055

Reporting for self-funded employer-sponsored health plans, documenting individuals enrolled in minimum essential coverage, including employees, retirees, COBRA participants, and their dependents.

Code §6056

Reporting whether full-time employees and their dependents were offered the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan.

Failure to meet requirements can lead to significant penalties.

83% of ACA penalties result from inaccurate employee classification or late filings.

A company with 1,000 employees could face six-figure penalties annually due to ACA non-compliance. Failing to track employee hours correctly or missing IRS reporting deadlines can result in substantial fines. Even minor reporting errors can add up, costing businesses thousands. Proactive compliance measures and expert ACA consulting can help organizations avoid penalties, protect budgets, and maintain regulatory peace of mind.

Impact of the Affordable Care Act
on organizations has changed

Since January 1, 2015, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Employer Mandate has required Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to ensure compliance with IRS reporting and coverage requirements. Failure to comply can result in substantial financial penalties, making it critical for organizations to track, document, and report employee status and health coverage accurately. To meet these obligations, ALEs must evaluate IRS safe harbors and implement the following tracking measures:

Monitor & Report

Full-Time Status

Mitigating Penalties

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ACA Compliance Services

Quantas Advisors delivers a comprehensive Search & Rescue process to uncover and recover healthcare claims errors. Our experts leverage in-depth industry knowledge and advanced data analysis to identify overpayments, resolve inaccuracies, and return real savings to your organization. By balancing flexibility with advocacy, we help you achieve financial clarity while maintaining strong payer relationships.

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§6055
Administration

Quantas Advisors specializes in reporting for self-funded employer-sponsored health plans, ensuring compliance with IRS requirements for minimum essential coverage reporting.

§6056
Administration

Our customized solutions address all aspects of §6056 compliance: Look Back Measurement Period Method& Monthly Reconciliation Method.

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HISTORICAL PAYROLL DATA ANALYSIS REPORTING

The foundation of compliance begins with analyzing historical payroll data (minimum 12 months) to identify hours of service for each employee. We collaborate with all payroll vendors capable of providing detailed reports in formats like Excel or text files.

Our process includes:

• Utilizing IRS-approved methods: Actual Hours, Days Worked, or Weeks Worked equivalency.
• Cross-referencing this data with employees offered minimum essential coverage to highlight deficiencies.

INITIAL EVALUATION
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MEASUREMENT PERIOD ANALYSIS & OPTIMIZATION

Our team identifies the optimal measurement, administrative, and stability periods for ongoing, seasonal, and variable-hour employees based on IRS safe harbors. We ensure employees and staff understand the importance of these periods in maintaining compliance.

BASELINE
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TRACKING AND PERIODIC REPORTING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

After the initial evaluation and baseline analysis, we provide continuous tracking and periodic reports for all employees, including new hires and variable-hour staff. These reports help organizations adjust hours and maintain compliance under the ACA.

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