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Risk Corridors (RC) FAQ

Guidance for FAQ regarding Policy and Other

Program Area: Risk Corridors (RC)

Question: Where can issuers find information regarding risk corridors?

Answer: Section 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2010 (ACA) establishes the legislation of the temporary Risk Corridors Program for plans in the individual and small group markets. HHS has also issued regulations and guidance for the risk corridors program that can be accessed at: http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/#Premium Stabilization Programs. As more information becomes available, HHS/CMS will conduct training sessions and publish related documents at https://www.REGTAP.info.

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

Issue Date: February 20, 2014

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