Tools for Employers
Affordable Care Act – Resources and FAQs for employers and Advisors from the Department of Labor. Covering regulations, guidance, and other tools.
About the Affordable Care Act – The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010, Read about the goals of the law, read the text of the law, and explore the law’s major provisions,
Employer Responsibility Under the Affordable Care Act – This simple flowchart from Kaiser Family Foundation illustrates how employer responsibilities work.
EEOC’s Final Rule on Employer Wellness Programs and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act – The Final Rule says employers may provide limited financial and other incentives in exchange for an employee answering disability-related questions or taking medical examinations as part of a wellness program, whether or not the program is part of a health plan.
Health Benefits Advisor for Employers – Helps private sector employers understand their responsibilities and assists them in complying with the Federal laws applicable to their group health plans.
Health coverage for small businesses, their owners, and employees – Explore information and resources to help small employers, sole proprietors, and full- or part-time employees of small businesses make decisions about health insurance coverage.
Small Business Health Options Program – Small employers (generally those with 1-50 employees) may be able to enroll in Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plans through an insurance company or with the assistance of a SHOP-registered agent or broker.
HealthInsurance.org – Trusted independent health insurance guide since 1994, with updates and state-specific plan information.
Health Reform – the Kaiser Family Foundation offers resources on understanding the laws provisions and benefits as well as for finding coverage.
Glossary of terms related to the affordable Healthcare Act
Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions – Covering both employers and individuals/families.
IRS Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions
What’s Changing and When
An interactive timeline, or see all timeline items on one page in printable format.
Prevention Services – Insurers are required to cover certain preventive services at no cost to the insured. Learn what services may be available to various constituencies.
