Field Definitions: HR ACA Look Back Group Form
The following is a list of field descriptions for the HR ACA Look Back Group form. Many of the descriptions include links to other topics that provide additional information about or related to the topic.
Look Back Group
Look Back Group field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form
Enter a unique numeric ACA look-back group identifier. Press F4 for a look-back group list.
Description
Description field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form
Enter or edit the description for the selected look-back group.
Sequence
Sequence field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Edit an existing Sequence field to edit it, or press Tab in a blank line to generate a new sequence number for the selected look back group.
Measurement Start
Sequence field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter the standard measurement start date in MM/DD/YY format.
The standard measurement period of time is used for employee classification and eligibility purposes. This is the period when the hours worked by ongoing employees are counted.
Measurement End
Sequence field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter the standard measurement end date in MM/DD/YY format.
The standard measurement period of time is used for employee classification and eligibility purposes. This is the period when the hours worked by ongoing employees are counted.
Admin Start
Admin Start field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter the administrative period start date in MM/DD/YY format.
The administrative period is an optional period of time between the standard measurement period and the associated stability period. An employer can use this time period to collect information and make decisions about the results of the measurement period.
If you are using the optional Administrative period:
The Admin Start date must immediately follow the Measurement End date
The Stability Start date must immediately follow the Admin End date
Admin End
Admin End field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter the administrative period end date in MM/DD/YY format.
The administrative period is an optional period of time between the standard measurement period and the associated stability period. An employer can use this time period to collect information and make decisions about the results of the measurement period.
If you are using the optional Administrative period:
The Admin Start date must immediately follow the Measurement End date
The Stability Start date must immediately follow the Admin End date
Stability Start
Stability Start field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter dates in MM/DD/YY format for the start of the stability period.
The stability period generally corresponds to a benefit plan year when coverage is offered. This is the period in which the results of the standard measurement period apply. For example, if the employee averages 30 hours per week during the measurement period, they should be classified as full-time for the entire stability period.
Stability End
Stability End field on the HR ACA Look Back Group form, Look Back Period tab
Enter dates in MM/DD/YY format for the end of the stability period.
The stability period generally corresponds to a benefit plan year when coverage is offered. This is the period in which the results of the standard measurement period apply. For example, if the employee averages 30 hours per week during the measurement period, they should be classified as full-time for the entire stability period.
Notes
Enter notes for the look-back group.
