Health Exchange Coverage Notice Deadline Looming – Dental Regulation

As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), on October 1, 2013, employers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must provide a notice of coverage options to each employee, regardless of plan enrollment status (if applicable) or of part-time or full-time status. Generally, the FSLA applies to all businesses that employ one or more employees and that operate with more than $500,000 in annual dollar volume. The DOL has an online tool to help determine FSLA applicability.

The written notice must inform employees of the following:

1. The existence of the Healthcare Marketplace, including the services provided and how to contact the Marketplace for assistance.
2. Eligibility for a premium tax credit under certain conditions.
3. Details on choosing Marketplace plans or employer-offered plans.

The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) issued a technical guidance on complying with the Notice of Exchange Coverage Notice provisions. The guidance provides two sample notices, one for employers who offer a health plan to employees and one for employers who do not offer health coverage to employees. The notices can be downloaded below.

Sample Notice for Employers that do not Offer a Health Plan

Sample Notice for Employers that Offer a Health Plan

For more information on the Health Exchange Coverage Notice or other requirements under the ACA, please visit DOL’s ACA homepage or contact an attorney specializing in employment law.

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