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HHS Final SHOP Rules

By on March 23, 2012 3:42 PM | No Comments

Question: Was there anything for brokers to hang their hats on in the HHS Rules pertaining to the small group market?

Answer: Nothing really earth shaking, mostly housekeeping details. Have a look:

  • Requires SHOP to use the same special enrollment periods as the individual Exchange - October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 - and offer newly qualified employees coverage outside of open enrollment periods.

  • Adds a definition of minimum participation requirements (percent of employees that must participate) and permits the SHOP to impose such rules. SHOP QHP health plans cannot impose minimum participation rules.

  • Affirms that Exchanges have the latitude to determine the extent to which employers may limit choice for their employees.

  • Adds requirement that SHOP develop and offer a premium calculator.

  • Adds a requirement that SHOP must report employer contribution and employee enrollment to the IRS.

  • Removes requirement that SHOP continue coverage if an employer fails to take action during an election period.

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