Can we offer one plan to managers and a different plan to hourly staff?
Yes, if the groups are bona fide employment classes (like salaried vs. hourly) and the distinction is applied consistently and not used to favor highly paid employees.
Eligibility Classes
Eligibility classes are defined groups of workers, such as full-time, part-time, hourly, or salaried, that an employer uses to decide who is offered coverage and on what terms. Classes must rest on bona fide job-based criteria and be applied consistently.