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Court Strikes Down 2017 Rules Expanding Contraceptive Mandate Exemptions
On August 13, 2025, a federal trial court struck down the 2017 rules that had expanded employer exemptions from the ACA’s contraceptive mandate. The court ruled the exemptions were arbitrary and capricious, leaving only narrow religious exemptions and an accommodation process in place. Employers who relied on the 2017 rules must now reassess compliance strategies, either providing coverage or working through the formal accommodation process.
Sarah Borders
Aug 293 min read
Sarah Borders
Nov 11, 20220 min read
ACA Penalties Increased for 2021
Recently the IRS updated its ACA webpage and FAQs reflecting the indexed changes to the 2021 ACA penalties that could apply to applicable...
Sarah Borders
Aug 31, 20201 min read
How to determine if you're an applicable large employer
An applicable large employer (ALE) is required to comply with the employer mandate and required to distribute and file ACA reporting with...
Sarah Borders
Mar 2, 20203 min read
Affordability Safe Harbors: the W-2 method (3 of 3)
The IRS recently updated the affordability percentage to 9.78% for plan years that begin on or after Jan 1, 2020. As a reminder, this...
Sarah Borders
Aug 12, 20192 min read
Affordability Safe Harbors: Rate of Pay (1 of 3)
Recently the IRS updated the affordability percentage to 9.78% for plan years that start on or after Jan 1, 2020. This percentage is...
Sarah Borders
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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