Policy 4615

Compensation

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  8/25/2020
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 01/27/2015
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires large employers such as Lincoln Public Schools to comply with the shared responsibilities requirements as provided in the PPACA statutes and regulations.  The Board of Education of Lincoln Public Schools wishes to provide general implementation guidance and set forth its basic intent in regard to PPACA requirements and District compliance through this policy.

1. For purposes of determining PPACA defined full-time employee status, the Board of Education hereby delegates to, authorizes and directs Lincoln Public Schools staff to (a) alter schedules, hours worked or other employment terms and conditions in order to limit PPACA full-time employee status of District employees not eligible for health insurance under employment contracts and agreements as appropriate in the District’s best interest, and (b) develop and establish look-back, administrative and stability periods consistent with PPACA requirements.
2. Subject to status modifications as provided in paragraph 1 above and annual implementation reports to the Board of Education, Lincoln Public Schools intends to comply with the shared responsibilities requirements for all PPACA defined employees beginning September 1, 2015, and in each fiscal year thereafter.