Do employers have to offer health insurance to part-time workers?
Employer-sponsored health insurance isn’t commonplace for part-time employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 26% of employees with part-time …
What is a 1099 employee?
Are you hiring for a short-term project or struggling to fill a permanent role? You may consider hiring an independent contractor. Recently, more workers have b …
Remote employee reimbursement rules by state
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to go remote in 2020, many had no formal remote work policies in place. Employees suddenly had to rely on personal …
How does the employer mandate apply to controlled groups?
The Affordable Care Act's employer mandate requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer their employees affordable health insurance that provides minimum …
What is COBRA?
When an active employee who participates in your health plan leaves your company, their health benefits don’t necessarily end. Federal or state laws may require …
ICHRA administration for first-timers
Offering an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is an effective way for employers to attract and support talented workers. With an ICHR …
What is minimum essential coverage (MEC)?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), minimum essential coverage (MEC) is any health insurance coverage that meets the individual shared responsibility requireme …
HRAs and W-2 annual reporting
Offering a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) as part of your total compensation package is a great way to attract and retain talented workers. But, employe …
2025 federal poverty guidelines
The federal government releases an updated federal poverty guidelines chart every January. Knowing if your household income falls below the federal poverty leve …
Top 25 health insurance companies in the U.S.
How to calculate modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)
What percent of health insurance is paid by employers?
