from Janet L. Mlynar, CFP, MBA, LPL Registered Principal, BENEFITS PLUS, INC
EMPLOYER ALERT: You are required to deliver an Affordable Care Act written notice to all employees by October 1, 2013. The purpose of this notice is to educate your employees about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Acts (ACA) health insurance exchanges (Exchanges), which are also known as Health Insurance Marketplaces. Open enrollment under the Exchanges will begin on Oct. 1, 2013. This requirement is found in Section 18B of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Refer to the PDF titled: “ DOL Issues Model Exchange Notice” for more detailed information.
To assist our members with compliance, we are attaching sample forms: (1) Exchange Notice for employers who offer health insurance, and (2) Exchange Notice for employers who do not offer health insurance. YES, this notice is required for employers who do not offer group health insurance! More information to follow about the CA Exchange, called Covered CA.
Attached are the following:
1. DOL Explanation of Exchange Notice (for Employers).
2. Exchange Notice for employers who offer health insurance (in English and Spanish).
3. Exchange Notice for employers who do not offer health insurance (in English and Spanish).
If you find you need help, please call our ACA Experts at Benefits Plus, Inc. - 800-325-1333 or info@benefitsplus.info
Janet L. Mlynar, CFP,MBA
LPL Registered Principal
BENEFITS PLUS, INC SM
1157 Division Street
Napa, California 94559
Phone: 707-255-9900 or 800-325-1333
Fax: 707-255-9901 or 800-350-1542
Email: Janet@BenefitsPlus.info
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