Upcoming Maintenance for the Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) System

An important announcement for all users of the Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) System: there will be a scheduled maintenance period that will affect system availability.

When is the Maintenance Scheduled?

The maintenance period is set to begin on Saturday, October 14, 2023. It will start at 12:00 a.m. Eastern time and is expected to continue until 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.

What Systems will be Affected?

Both the AIR Production and the ACA Assurance Testing System (AATS) will be unavailable during this time.

What Should Users Do?

Users are advised not to attempt to access the Application to Application (A2A) and User Interface (UI) Channels during the maintenance period. This is to avoid any potential issues or disruptions to your work.

How to Stay Informed

To stay updated on the status of the maintenance, please keep an eye on the AIR System Operational Status page. Any changes or updates to the maintenance schedule will be posted there.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience and we apologize for this. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance the performance and security of the AIR system.