Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) Must Comply with the Affordable Care Act

Determine Your ALE Status Before a Penalty Letter from the IRS Arrives

What is an applicable large employer (ale)?

A business qualifies as an Applicable Large Employer if it has 50 or more employees working full-time or their equivalent. This status mandates adherence to specific healthcare laws under the Affordable Care Act.

ALE Compliance Requirements

ALEs are obligated to offer affordable, minimum essential coverage to at least 95% of full-time employees and dependents.

Non-compliance can result in a $2,000 per employee penalty annually, increasing to $3,000 per employee if the offered coverage fails affordability or minimum value standards. For comprehensive details, visit the IRS website.

Need Compliance Clarity?

Unsure about your ALE status? Take Doyle's 5-minute ALE Status Assessment to understand your compliance risks. We'll expertly evaluate your risk level and guide you towards full ACA compliance with this free assessment.

Navigating ACA Compliance & ALE Status Is Complex

Sky high penalty potential

Penalties for ACA non-compliance can reach extreme heights, potentially costing thousands per employee annually.

Hidden Compliance Traps

Complex business structures often mask ALE status, leading to unintentional, yet costly, ACA oversights.

Endless Liability Loop

The IRS enforces ACA compliance without a time limit, meaning risks of undiscovered non-compliance can accumulate indefinitely.

Doyle HCM Will Help You Solve ACA Compliance

Navigating ACA compliance is a complex challenge, especially for businesses unsure or unaware of their Applicable Large Employer (ALE) status. Without this knowledge, your business could face IRS penalties that scale rapidly, putting a severe strain on your financial resources.

Take Doyle’s Quick 5-minute ALE Status Assessment to Understand Your ACA Compliance Risk-Level.

Name of Primary Business(Required)

Number of Companies Owned or Partially Owned (Including Primary Business)(Required)

Note: If you own multiple businesses, the total number of employees across all companies may be aggregated for ALE determination. This means that even if each individual company has fewer than 50 full-time (or equivalent) employees, their combined total could make you eligible for ALE status under the ACA.

Number of Full-Time Employees Across All Owned Businesses?(Required)

A full-time employee is generally defined as an employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month

Number of Part-Time Employees Across All Owned Businesses?(Required)

A part-time employee is generally defined as an employee who works less than 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month

Average Hours Worked Weekly By Part-Time Employees(Required)

Part-time employees contribute to ALE status based on the number of hours worked.

Are Any Owned Companies Tax-Exempt Organizations or Government Entities?(Required)

Yes

Do You Currently Offer Health Insurance to Your Full-Time Employees?(Required)

Yes