Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding 834 Transaction and Termination Transaction
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: What is the effective date for death of an employee or dependent?
Answer: The effective date for death of an enrollee is the date of the death. Premiums owed to Issuers when a death occurs will be pro-rated. When an employee dies, dependents will also be removed from the policy as of the date of death. Enrollees losing coverage will be eligible for a special enrollment period in the Individual Marketplace.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 08, 2014
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