ACA - Reporting, Compliance and Helpful Tips for Year 2 and Beyond 

1 CE has been approved by the WAOIC for this program

As a leading Affordable Care Act service provider with a large portfolio of clients from varying industries, Ernst & Young (EY) has learned many valuable lessons by navigating through the first effective year of the ACA Employer Mandate and IRS reporting requirements. During this session, Tom Bernard, the Pacific Northwest Leader of EY's Affordable Care Act team, will share insights and thoughts to better prepare for year two and beyond.

As with any legislation, the ACA world is complex and ever changing. What are some things employers can do from both a plan design perspective and an internal audit perspective to better ensure compliance with this requirement? EY will provide a concise overview of upcoming changes that will impact large employers and will share ideas for potential audit areas to ensure compliance with this change and other aspects of the ACA.

Attendees of this session will benefit from EY's experience in year one and a comprehensive look into the immediate future of ACA with insightful tips for thorough reporting and mitigating risk of excise tax penalties through proper planning and communication.

• Applying year one lessons learned to upcoming ACA reporting periods

• Highlights of compliance changes for year two and potential audits to ensure compliance

• Navigating ACA Healthcare Marketplace communication to mitigate risk of 4980(h) penalties

Presenter Thomas Bernard, Executive Director, Ernst & Young, is the National Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Affordable Care Act Practice and the West Region Leader of EY's Workforce Services. The Workforce Services practice focuses on delivering services related to the Affordable Care Act, Employer Tax Credits, Unemployment Claims and Employment Tax Advisory.

October 18 Chapter Meeting

Online registration closes October 16.
Register by phone until noon on October 17 at 206-623-8632.
No refunds after October 14.
$30 Members online; $40 at the door
$40 Non-members online; $50 at the door
Members must log in to get the member rate.

East side meeting - Daniel's Broiler -- 7:30 - 9:00

Located in the Bank of America building
10500 N.E. 8th, 21st Floor, Bellevue, WA 98004

The underground parking garage is shared with the Hyatt.
Once in the garage look for the 'Bank of America' elevators.
Take garage elevator to the Bank of America lobby.
Switch to a building elevator to go to 21st floor.
Building elevators are locked until 7 AM.

7:30   Registration & Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00   Presentation

West side meeting - Dorsey & Whitney -- 11:30 - 1:00

Located at Columbia Center
701 Fifth Ave, Suite 6100, Seattle 98104
Note: Parking is not free

11:30   Registration & Lunch
12:00 - 1:00   Presentation