ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Grids 2026

Download our free ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Grids

Download the HUB 2026 Affordability Safe Harbor Grids for detailed breakdowns by FPL, W-2, rate of pay, and payroll frequency.

ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Grids 

While not yet released for 2026, annual updates to the federal poverty levels (FPLs) should be top of mind for HR and benefits professionals as they prepare for 2026. Why? Because ACA rules tie affordability of employer-sponsored group health plans directly to these benchmarks. If your plan fails the affordability test, you risk penalties under the Employer Shared Responsibility Provision (ESRP) — a cost far greater than investing time now to ensure compliance.

Download these handy safe harbor grids to ensure you remain in compliance with ACA affordability levels.

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