If I have more than 50 employees and have a plan that meets the EHBs and does not cost employees more than 9.5% of their salary, what happens if they don’t elect the plan and come to Nevada Health Link?

If an employer provides affordable minimum essential coverage (MEC) for their employees, the employees are not eligible for Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) through the Nevada Health Link individual online marketplace. During the …

If an employer provides affordable minimum essential coverage (MEC) for their employees, the employees are not eligible for Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) through the Nevada Health Link individual online marketplace. During the enrollment process, the employee will have to:

  • attest that they do not have access to affordable MEC; and
  • list their employer, employer’s address and employer’s telephone number

The employer will not be penalized for an employee who does not elect to participate in an employer-sponsored health insurance plan that is affordable and meets MEC.