Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Maximizing January 1, 2014 Coverage Opportunities
other · US Department of Health and Human Services · Rule · Published 2013-12-17 · Effective 2013-12-15 · 78 FR 76212
Document
Document number
2013-29918
Federal Register citation
78 FR 76212
CFR reference
45 CFR 147
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with comment period.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Health and Human Services
Publication date
2013-12-17
Effective date
2013-12-15
HHS docket
CMS-9945-IFC
Abstract
This interim final rule amends the date by which a qualified individual must select a qualified health plan (QHP) through any Exchange for an effective coverage date of January 1, 2014. This rule generally allows consumers to select a QHP until December 23, 2013, which is a change from the previously stated regulatory date of December 15, 2013, but permits State Exchanges to select a different date. It also establishes a related policy regarding the date by which a consumer needs to pay any applicable initial premium to ensure timely effectuation of coverage. This rule pertains to the individual market and Small Business Health Options Program in both the Federally- facilitated Exchanges and State Exchanges. This rule does not change the plan selection or premium payment dates for coverage offered outside of the Exchanges.