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Why does the Affordable Care Act (PPACA) ongoing "measurement period" start October 4?

The measurement, administrative, and stability periods have been determined based on current practices. The UM System wants to make sure the stability (coverage) period for variable-hour employees who are eligible for medical insurance mirrors that of the plan year for fully benefit-eligible employees (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) and provides variable-hour employees the same plan year and annual deductible period as fully benefit-eligible employees.

Please note: The stability period is Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 of each year only for ongoing eligible employees. The stability period for new hires or newly eligible employees varies.

Visit the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) page for more information.

Reviewed 2015-11-30