ACA Timeline
Contacts
For questions about ACA, including the ACA 1095 Portal, ACA-eligibility and the ACA Plan, contact the University HR Service Team online or call (877) 905-2985 or (650) 736-2985.
For tax-related questions about the IRS 1095 Tax form, contact the IRS Tax Help Line at (800) 829-1040 (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time).
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Below are milestones related to ACA-Eligible Open Enrollment and IRS Form 1095-C:
| TIMELINE | ACA INITIATIVE | MILESTONES |
|---|---|---|
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October |
ACA-Eligible Enrollment |
Look Back Reporting:All temporary, casual, and student employees are “measured” for ACA Full-Time status based on service hours in the prior 12 months. |
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October |
ACA-Eligible Enrollment |
Notifications sent to ACA-eligible employees:Annual Open Enrollment details are provided to ACA-eligible employees. |
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Mid-October to Mid-November |
ACA-Eligible Enrollment |
ACA-Eligible Open Enrollment period:ACA-eligible employees make medical elections online at My Benefits |
|
December |
Form 1095-C |
ACA 1095 Portal:Benefits-eligible employees are sent emails as reminders to log into the ACA 1095 Portal to select electronic delivery option for the 1095-C. |
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January 1 |
ACA-Eligible Enrollment |
Elected ACA Plan medical coverage is effective. |
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March |
Form 1095-C |
IRS Form 1095-C Delivery:Form 1095-C will be provided by the beginning of March. Benefits-eligible employees may elect to receive Form 1095 electronically (e-delivery), by logging into the ACA 1095 Portal and electing the delivery preference by Jan. 1. All others will receive the 1095 by U.S. Mail. |