The ACA form filing workflow
Follow these steps if you are filing ACA forms to the IRS and states.
- 1095 forms
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These forms document who was offered and enrolled in health coverage by employers:
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1095-B forms are filed by any entity that provides minimum essential health coverage, such as insurers or small self-insured employers. They report coverage provided to individuals during the calendar year.
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1095-C forms are filed by larger employers with 50 or more full-time employees. They report information about each employee, specifically offers of health coverage to full-time employees and their families, and enrollment in coverage for employers that sponsor self-insured health plans.
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- 1094 forms
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These are transmittals that deliver the 1095 forms to the IRS:
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1094-B forms transmit the 1095-B returns to the IRS.
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1094-C forms report summary information for each employer and transmit the 1095-C returns to the IRS.
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The ACA form workflow
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Create the form.
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Complete a 1094 transmittal for 1095 ACA forms.
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Submit the form to IRS by placing an order.
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File 1095 ACA forms with eligible states.
For more information on how to track filing status, download, or correct a form, see Post-filing workflows.
