Reminders

Form W-2 Cost of Coverage Reporting

January 17, 2024

Annually, large employers must report the aggregate cost of group health coverage provided to employees on Form W-2. The coverage must be reported on a calendar-year basis, regardless of the ERISA plan year or policy year. The reporting is intended for informational purposes.

Currently, this ACA requirement applies to employers that filed 250 or more Form W-2s in the prior calendar year. Employer aggregation rules do not apply for this purpose. In other words, the number of Form W-2s is calculated separately without consideration of controlled groups. Self-insured plans that are not subject to COBRA (including church plans), multiemployer, plans and Indian tribal governments are exempt from the Form W-2 reporting requirement.

For more information, download a copy of our ACA: Form W-2 Reporting Requirement publication.

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