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Re-hire Rules

Re-hire rules decide whether a returning employee is treated as new or continuing for waiting periods, eligibility, and ACA measurement. The length of the break in service and the measurement method drive the result.

What are the rehire rules under the ACA?

June 29, 2026March 27, 2025 by HealthInsuranceFAQs

The ACA’s break-in-service rules decide whether a rehired worker is a new hire or a continuing employee. A break of at least 13 consecutive weeks (26 for educational organizations) lets the employer treat them as new; shorter breaks generally mean continuing status.

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