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Frequently Asked Questions on the Impact of PACE Act on State Small Group Expansion

Guidance for These FAQs address the impact of the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (PACE Act) on the definition of small employer under section 1304(b) of the Affordable Care Act and section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: December 17, 2015

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