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The term "Individual Mandate" typically refers to a requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that all United States residents must obtain "minimum essential... more +
The term "Individual Mandate" typically refers to a requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that all United States residents must obtain "minimum essential healthcare coverage" unless they qualify for one of eight exemptions under the Act.  The Act defines "minimum essential coverage" and levies penalties against individuals who fail to comply with the mandate.    less -
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New Jersey Individual Mandate Requires State Filings in March 2020

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The Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate (i.e., the requirement that most individuals obtain adequate health insurance or pay a penalty) is dead. A side effect of the ACA mandate’s demise is that states are beginning to...more

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Texas v. United States decision could impact employer-sponsored health plans

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On December 14, 2018, a Texas District Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement that certain individuals maintain a minimum level of health coverage, often referred to as the “Individual Mandate,” is...more

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Is the Affordable Care Act a House of Cards? If Yes, What Does the Recent Texas Court Decision Mean for the US Health Insurance...

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In an unexpectedly broad ruling issued December 14, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas declared the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) as unconstitutional in its entirety. This decision, if ultimately...more

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IRS Proposes Adjustments in Individual Mandate Reporting

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The IRS has issued proposed regulations on the individual mandate reporting requirements under section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code. To a significant degree, the new regulations reflect guidance previously published by...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Premium Subsidies on Federally Run Health Insurance Exchanges

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On June 25, 2015, in a 6-3 majority opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the availability of premium subsidies for health coverage purchased on Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance exchanges, regardless of whether...more

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Issue 92: IRS Releases Final Employer Reporting Forms and Instructions

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As we previously reported in Issue 80, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires providers of minimum essential health coverage and applicable large employers to file annual reports with the IRS to report the coverage provided...more

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Your New Year’s Resolutions Should Include Affordable Care Act Compliance

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Since its enactment more than four years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made several significant changes to health care. Provisions implemented in 2014 included state and federal exchanges, health insurance premium...more

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