The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a number of significant changes to group health plans since the law was enacted over four years ago. Many of these key reforms became effective in 2014, including health plan design changes, increased wellness program incentives and reinsurance fees.

Additional reforms become effective in 2015 for employers sponsoring group health plans. For 2015, the most significant ACA development impacting employers is the shared responsibility penalty for applicable large employers and related reporting requirements. To prepare for 2015, employers should review upcoming requirements and develop a compliance strategy.

This month's newsletter provides a health care reform compliance checklist for 2015. Please contact DiMartino Associates for assistance or if you have questions about changes that were required in previous years.

Read the 2015 Compliance Checklist.