The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created new reporting requirements under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide information to the IRS about the health plan coverage they offer (or do not offer) or provide to their employees.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment starting Nov. 1.

Make sure you are covered and avoid additional taxes. Contact your Cornerstone Group representative Lisa Smith at 248-641-3607 or email lsmith@cornerstonebenefits.com  to learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace.

It's that time of year again.... Open Enrollment!!!

In this video, we will explain the important changes to Open Enrollment due to the Affordable Care Act. Do you have questions regarding your Open Enrollment? Call The Cornerstone Group, your Health Care Reform expert.

The premium tax credit can help make purchasing health insurance coverage more affordable for people with moderate incomes. Use this flow chart to help employees determine if they are eligible for the premium tax credit.

Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Contact Cornerstone, your Health Care Reform Experts. (248) 641-2731

Fantasy sports have exploded in popularity over the past decade, with one of the most prevalent being fantasy football. Fantasy sports allow individuals to draft virtual teams of professional players and compete against other players in their leagues.

More than 56 million Americans play fantasy football—37 million of which are employed full time. Studies estimate that fantasy football costs more than $16 billion in lost productivity each year. This figure assumes that players spend one hour a week at work managing their teams over the course of the 17-week football season.

Given its popularity, it should be no surprise that some employees are playing Pokémon Go at work. This distraction could affect productivity and cause some employees to be less engaged in their work. Employers can mitigate Pokémon Go distractions by taking the following steps...

Click here to view the "following steps"

If you're faced with a sudden illness or injury, making an informed choice on where to seek medical care is crucial to your personal and financial well-being.

Click here to learn the difference between emergency rooms and urgent care centers.

On July 21, 2016, a proposed rule was published by federal regulators that seeks to modernize and improve the Form 5500 annual return/report that is filed by employee benefit plans. In general, the changes are expected to apply for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019.

The IRS has released 2016 draft forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Draft or final instructions for the 2016 forms have not yet been released.

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