Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Employer/Employee Interaction and New Hire Waiting Period
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: Since employers will be determining waiting periods and effective dates at the level of the FF-SHOP, will the FF-SHOP ever set up a group with coverage effectuating on a day other than the first of a month?
Answer: Coverage for a group initially enrolling in the FF-SHOP will always be the first of the month. New hire effective dates will also always be the first of the month after any applicable waiting period has expired.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 28, 2013
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