Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Agents/Brokers and Registration and Profile Set-up
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: For plan years beginning in 2014, does CMS expect agents and brokers selling FF-SHOP plans to register with and sign the FF-SHOP agreement or is it sufficient to be appointed with the issuer?
Answer: Agents and brokers selling FF-SHOP plans must sign the FF-SHOP Marketplace privacy and security agreement.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 14, 2014
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