Health Reform Bulletin Archive

Health Reform Bulletins (HRBs) are technical reports that provide summaries of implementation guidance issued by the Affordable Care Act's governing agencies. HRBs are issued in response to a significant change to or the passing of new employee benefits legislation and are intended to provide technical guidance, as well as insight into the impact of specific rules.

September 08, 2023Health Reform Bulletin 169

HRB 169 covers 2024 Affordability Standards, 2024 – 4980H Penalties, and Out-of-Pocket Cost Sharing Limits.

June 22, 2023Health Reform Bulletin 168

HRB 168, issued June 22, 2023, provides information and guidance on the following topics:

- Annual PCORI Fee and Filing Reminder

- 2024 – 4980H Penalties

- Out-of-Pocket Cost Sharing Limits

August 23, 2022Health Reform Bulletin 165

HRB 165, issued August 19, 2022, provides information and guidance on the following topics:

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022

- HSA High Deductible Health Coverage

- Marketplace Premium Assistance

- 4980H Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties for 2023

- Medicare Changes

August 10, 2022Health Reform Bulletin 164

This Health Reform Bulletin will cover: 1) 2023 Affordability Standards; and, 2) Coverage of Preventive Services (FAQ Part 54).

June 27, 2022Health Reform Bulletin 163

In this article, we discuss transparency in coverage rules.

June 23, 2022Health Reform Bulletin 162

In this article, we discuss:

1. Annual PCORI Fee and Filing Reminder

2. CMS Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023

3.A Family Glitch Fix, Maybe

4. Grandmother Plans, Indefinite Extension

January 28, 2022Health Reform Bulletin 161

HRB 161 provides education, guidance and insights on the following topics:

2022 Federal Poverty Limits
4980H Penalties for 2022
2023 Out-of-Pocket Costs
Annual PCORI Fee and Filing
1095-C Filing Date Reminder
Reminder: State Individual Mandate Reporting Update

December 17, 2021HRB 160 - Year End Reminders

HRB 160, issued on December 14, 2021, provides information, insight and guidance on the following topics:

Recent Marketplace Developments
Proposed Regulations on ACA Reporting Obligations
State Individual Mandate Updates
Year-End Reminders

HRB 159, issued on November 29, 2021, provides information, guidance and insight on the following topics:

Proposed Regulations on 1095 Filing
- Permanent 30 day extension of due date for furnishing 1095s to employees and covered individuals
- Some simplified reporting on 1095s to covered inidividuals