The White House signaled to Senate Republican negotiators Friday that it wants a bipartisan health-care bill to include retroactive relief this year for individuals and employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s insurance mandate, according to individuals briefed on the matter, a request that is sure to anger Democrats…

The move to suspend federal enforcement of the insurance mandates is anathema to Democrats, who view the requirements as integral to the law’s success. All taxpayers must now provide proof of insurance coverage or face a penalty. The current fine is $695 per adult and $347.50 per child — up to $2,085 per family — or 2.5 percent of family income, whichever is greater. Employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees that do not offer coverage face a fine of about $188 per month for every full-time employee they have beyond the number 30. These businesses also face a fine if federal officials determine the plans they offer are unaffordable or do not provide adequate coverage.