Resources
ACA Training Packages
Learn more about the ACA training packages we offer in this solution overview.
Automated Eligibility Verification Services
Read how Equifax is helping automate the eligibility verification process to help lessen the burden on public assistance applicants and beneficiaries, improve process efficiencies, and reduce improper payments.
CaseBuilder Flex
CaseBuilder Flex integrates easily to most internal unemployment case management programs taking care of the document management flow, and prompting workflow actions and activities, while the employer maintains the provisioning and decisioning of the case load.
CaseBuilder Platform
Equifax processes nearly 5 million unemployment claims each year. That kind of scale gives us the unique process insights that go into the CaseBuilder platform - our intuitive and intelligent web-based solution for streamlining unemployment case management.
Equifax Social Service Verification Product Sheet
Improve Program Integrity, Streamline Processes and Reduce Improper Payments
New Hire Reporting Services
The federal government mandates that employers report newly-hired and rehired employees to the state in which they work within 20 days. Equifax Unemployment Cost Management streamlines this process for employers by performing multi-state reporting on employers behalf.
State Onboarding Compliance Product Sheet
State new hire notifications can be overwhelming. Our State Onboarding Compliance solution can help. We track legislation to help keep you on-top-of evolving state required new hire notifications and our technology makes the process straightforward to help you get the right form the to the right employee at the right time.
Tax Form Management
Eliminate cumbersome, dated tax form distribution processes and create more time for strategic work. Tax Form Management from Equifax offers efficient, automated systems for managing employees' tax forms, giving your payroll and benefits departments much needed relief during tax season and beyond.
The Work Number: Best Practices in Data Management
Equifax Workforce Solutions maintains robust security practices in order to effectively manage the evolving threat landscape and dynamic compliance requirements. We know it is important for you to have confidence in the vendor you choose to handle your employees’ personal information. Protecting the data entrusted to us is our top priority.
UI Integrity Penalties by State
There are a variety of state interpretations on the definition of a pattern of insufficient and untimely claims. This map can help clarify definitions for each state.
Unemployment Cost Management: We Get It. We Got It.
For employers, Unemployment Cost Management (UCM) can be really complicated. Equifax puts more than 65 years of experience, our CaseBuilder technology workflows, and UCM management and reporting best practices to work for more than 6,000 employers nationwide.
Unemployment Cost Management for Education
Seismic shifts in legislation, philosophy, and funding have created unprescedented changes to employment management in the education sector. Changes can have a trickle-down effect when it comes to separations and managing unempoyment claims and payments.
Unemployment Cost Management Toolbox
With the Unemployment Cost Management program from Equifax, employers have access to innovative tools and training libraries to help maximize case management productivity and compliance, while minimizing resource costs and unemployment tax liability.
Unemployment Cost Management Value
Unemployment Cost Management from Equifax taps the expertise of our teams and our service heritage to help clients realize maximum efficiency and value from our case management solutions.
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity
In 2011, Federal requirements mandated that states enact UI Integrity legislation to help reduce improper unemployment benefit payments. All states now have legislation in place and many are starting to enforce and assess penalties.
Unemployment Overpayments
The Department of Labor reports that $12 of every $100 in unemployment benefits are overpaid, creating significant unnecessary costs for employers.
Unemployment Wage Audit Map
Wage audits are a critical tool for states looking to help reduce improper payments. Learn about the penalties associated with each state.
Workforce Risk Product Sheet
Detect, Deter, and Mitigate Insider Risk with Unique Financial and Employment Data and Predictive Analytics
Affordable Care Act Subsidy Guide for Employers
Learn more about subsidies and their impact on both employees and employers. You'll find answers to the most common question like: What is a subsidy? Who should or should not get one? How and when I should appeal a subsidy? How does the subsidy process work?
Equifax Risk Based Authentication
A risk-based authentication process can unobtrusively verify the identity of the account holder to guard against fraud without interjecting additional steps.
Fighting Fraud On The Small Screen
Comprehensive Fraud Mitigation Solutions Support Consumer-friendly Mobile Device Account Origination
The Resurgence of New Account Fraud
Effective Fraud Mitigation Solutions to Help Combat the Next Generation of New-Account Fraud
The Stark Reality of Synthetic ID Fraud
How to Battle the Leading Identity Fraud Tactic in The Digital Age
Top 10 ACA Compliance Challenges Employers Face in 2017
As the industry leader in ACA compliance, Equifax is helping clients manage eligibility, affordability, and IRS reporting for over 41 million employees. Download our resource to identify all 10 challenges and learn how your team can over come them. Throughout the process of onboarding hundreds of clients, we have noticed 10 common ACA compliance challenges.
Top 10 Takeaways on Leveraging Big Data for Fraud Mitigation
Getting a “Big Data” view of anything is just a means to an end. For fraud fighters, a major goal is reducing fraud losses.
UI Integrity: A Focus on Compliance
In 2009, with unemployment rates nearly double historical norms, UI benefit payments increased significantly and reached an annual high of nearly $80 billion. The effects of this recession continue to impact the unemployment reserves.
ACA Management Success Story - Large Retailer
Learn how a large retailer with over 10,000 employees across 1,000+ locations was able to select and efficiently implement an ACA management solution to complete annual reporting on-time.
ACA Subsidy Management Success Story - Global Shipping Firm
Learn how a global freight, shipping, logistics and supply chain management company found the efficient ACA subsidy management and appeal solution it needed from Equifax.
A Visual Case Study: Jackson Healthcare and Improving ACA Compliance
Jackon Healthcare improves ACA compliance through a cutting-edge analytics platform from Equifax.
ACA Compliance: Top 10 Things You Need to Know in 2016
During this webinar, we’ll draw upon our experience helping hundreds of employers manage ACA to share the top 10 things that you need to know to ensure success in 2016.
ACA Update for Employers: Employee Subsidies and IRS Fines
During this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the subsidy application and appeal processes and how this can translate into IRS fines down the road.
Affordable Care Act - Ongoing Management
Learn more about the importance of the ongoing management of your ACA strategy and how certain industries will need to address their unique challenges in the years to come.
An Employer's Perspective on ACA Subsidy Appeals and Employee Communication
Jeff Taylor of Equifax and Rachel Stevens of Staffmark walk through the “nuts and bolts” of the subsidy process, explain options available to employers when receiving Marketplace notices, and share best practices on handling subsidy appeals. Stevens also shares how she is successfully managing the subsidy process and handling delicate communication with employees whose subsidies are appealed.
Better Service, Improved Payment Accuracy - Maryland Department of Human Resources Shares Best Practices
Maryland's Department of Human Resources recently received a federal bonus for its improved payment accuracy. Senior officials from the department talk about how they improved accuracy while providing better customer service.
Decoding ACA - IRS Reporting and Subsidy Management
Decode IRS reporting and subsidy management for the ACA. See examples of complex employment scenarios and how they play out in terms of 1095-C reporting. Learn best practices for data collection and management, form 1095-C distribution, and subsidy appeals management.
Piecing Together ACA: Reporting, Subsidy Appeals, and Employee Education
With a better understanding of 1095-C forms and a thoughtful employee education plan, you can set your organization up for success in piecing together the ACA puzzle. Join the expert ACA team from Equifax to discuss the impact of the new regulations and Administration on ACA, tips for preventing form 1095 errors and minimizing corrections, ideas for developing a plan to get ahead of employees’ 1095-C confusion, and strategies for handling sensitive subsidy appeal discussions with employees.
Spotlight on ACA Subsidies
Watch this webinar on-demand to learn more about ACA subsidies, including: How the subsidy notification and appeal process works, real-life examples of challenges that employers have faced, best practices learned from processing subsidies for Equifax clients, how Equifax reduces the administrative burden and compliance risk associated with subsidies, and suggestions for educating and communicating with employees about subsidies.
The Affordable Care Act - Preparing for 2015
While many employers believe they do not have to worry about IRS reporting for the ACA until 2016, the reality is that they must begin preparing in January of 2015 in order to file in 2016. Join us as we break down IRS reporting for the ACA.
5 Key Capabilities of Synthetic ID Detection Solutions
Effective risk-detection solutions must be robust enough to handle both increasing volumes of pertinent data and savvy criminals. Learn whether your fraud detection solution has the key capabilities you need to reduce losses and improve operational efficiency
ACA 1095 Toolkit for Employers
Get our toolkit of valuable resources to help educate employees on ACA Form 1095, including a communication plan, email templates, a poster, FAQs, and more.
ACA Subsidy Toolkit for Employers
Get the Equifax ACA Subsidy Toolkit for Employers for access to valuable resources to help you manage subsidy appeals, including: - An ACA subsidy FAQ document for employees, - A sample employee education poster, - A best practice guide for benefits and HR staff, and - An ACA subsidy process road map.
Fraud Detection and Prevention eBook: A Guide to Fraud Detection Solutions and Best Practices
A Guide To Fraud Detection Solutions and Best Practices
Is Fraud Mitigation on Mobile Devices A Riskier Business?
The increasing demand for mobile access to banking transactions and other e-commerce activities will likely result in system weaknesses that fraudsters will try to exploit.
Top Ten ACA Compliance Challenges Employers Face in 2017: Visual Guide
As the industry leader in ACA compliance, Equifax is helping clients manage eligibility, affordability, and IRS reporting for over 41 million employees. Download our visual guide to identify the top ten challenges employers face in 2017 and learn how your team can be prepared.