New Company Benefit Notice

A: No. If your company is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, it should provide a written notice to its employees about the Health Insurance Marketplace by October 1, 2013, but there is no fine or penalty under the law for failing to provide the notice.

Obamacare requires that most Californians enroll in a health insurance plan or face tax penalties. You can purchase health insurance outside the marketplace.People who qualify for subsidies benefit a lot from buying through the exchange.

Employee benefits are defined as indirect, non-cash, or cash compensation paid to an employee above and beyond regular salary or wages.Employers must also pay for unemployment benefits on employees' behalf. Other benefits are offered by employers to improve the company's recruiting and retention efforts.

The DOL model Notice is designed for employers to use in meeting the new Notice requirements under the FLSA. Employers must fill in their own contact information for information on any employer-provided health plan.DOL also has procedures under which an employer may provide certain information electronically.

A Marketplace Notice is sent to an employer when an individual enrolls in coverage through an exchange, is deemed eligible for a premium subsidy and provides an employer's address on the enrollment application.

Log in to your HealthCare.gov account. Click on your name in the top right and select "My applications & coverage" from the dropdown. Select your completed application under Your existing applications. Here you'll see a summary of your coverage.

Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Notice. Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) Notice. Notice of HIPAA Enrollment Rights. Patient Protections Notice. ADA Notice Regarding Wellness Program.