Are Employers Required by the Affordable Care Act to Purchase Group Insurance for Their Employees?
Yes, the Affordable Care Act requires large employers to provide coverage to full-time employees or pay a penalty. This provision, called the “play or pay” rule, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014. Small employers – those with fewer than 50 employees – are exempt from the coverage requirement and penalty. As a side note, be aware that the […]
