Health Care White House Delays Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Until 2015 Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Jul 2, 2013 - [Updated Sep 12, 2013] 1 min read Today, the White House announced a delay in the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which requires employers to provide health insurance coverage to their employees or pay a penalty. This will not impact the individual mandate which requires most uninsured Americans to purchase health insurance by March 31, 2014. What Does This Mean to Employers? Under the employer mandate, employers with more than 50 full-time employees would have been required to provide health insurance or face penalties beginning January 1, 2014, but now they will have until 2015. How Will This Impact You? The delay does not change the individual requirement to purchase health insurance. Most uninsured Americans will still be required to purchase health insurance by March 31, 2014. If your employer provides insurance, you don’t have to take further action. Find out more here. Have specific questions about how this impacts you? Ask them below or get health care reform answers in our TurboTax community. Previous Post How to Start a College Fund for Your Kids Next Post Seven Things You Need to Know About Health Care Reform Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. One response to “White House Delays Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Until 2015” […] White House Delays Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Until 2015 […] Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax Help How to File a Business Tax Extension: Deadlines, Forms, and Penalties Tax Tips The White Lotus Tax Lessons: Navigating Gift Taxes, Lump Sum Payouts, Hush Money, and the IRS Tax Questions What Day Are Taxes Due? April 15! How to File for a Tax Extension or Pay Taxes Online Tax Questions What Happens If You File Your Taxes Wrong? Late Filing Penalties, Interest, and More Tax Questions What’s Tax Deductible? A Guide to Mortgage Interest, Long-Term Care, Funeral Expenses, Student Loans, and Roth IRA Contributions Tax Questions Is it Better to Get Your Taxes Done or Do Them Yourself? (And Other Tax Questions Answered) Tax Forms What is a 1099-K Form? How to Report Payments on Your Tax Return (2024) Tax Forms What is a 1099 Form? A Guide to Understanding Your Tax Obligations Income Tax by State Wisconsin State Income Tax in 2025: A Guide Income Tax by State West Virginia State Income Tax in 2025: A Guide