How long does it take to generate forms in BerniePortal?

How long does it take to generate forms in BerniePortal?

Most employers can generate their 1095 forms in under 10 minutes using BerniePortal's four-step process.

The Four Stages:

Stage
What You Do
Time Estimate
1. Organize
Verify employees are assigned to the correct subgroup
1–2 minutes
2. Configure
Set your 1094-C and 1095-C default codes and settings
3–5 minutes
3. Review
Review employee list and make any individual edits
2–3 minutes
4. Generate
Click "Generate PDFs" to create your forms
Less than 1 minute

Why It's So Fast

  • Employee information auto-populates from your existing BerniePortal data
  • Coverage details pull from your benefits enrollment records
  • Default codes apply automatically based on your configuration
  • Form counts calculate without manual entry

What Happens After You Generate?

Once your forms are generated, notify your broker and BerniePortal Account Manager that you're ready to file. Our Operations team will then begin the IRS submission process on your behalf.

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