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Vaccination premium surcharges may face various ACA compliance issues

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Many employers are considering levying premium surcharges for employees who participate in their company’s health care plan and choose to remain unvaccinated, but surcharges in some cases may run afoul of the Affordable Care Act, Benefits Pro says. Within the ACA law lie very specific rules governing the design of wellness programs, especially regarding incentives and penalties, the article says. Also, any change that impacts premium cost must meet affordability guidelines.

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