Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Annual Eligibility Redeterminations for Exchange Participation and Insurance Affordability Programs; Health Insurance Issuer Standards Under the Affordable Care Act, Including Standards Related to Exchanges
other · US Department of Health and Human Services · Rule · Published 2014-09-05 · Effective 2014-10-06 · 79 FR 52994
Document
Document number
2014-21178
Federal Register citation
79 FR 52994
CFR reference
45 CFR 146
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Health and Human Services
Publication date
2014-09-05
Effective date
2014-10-06
HHS docket
CMS-9941-F
Abstract
This final rule specifies additional options for annual eligibility redeterminations and renewal and re-enrollment notice requirements for qualified health plans offered through the Exchange, beginning with annual redeterminations for coverage for benefit year 2015. This final rule provides additional flexibility for Exchanges, including the ability to propose unique approaches that meet the specific needs of their state, while streamlining the consumer experience.