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: Will the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) validate if an Agent/Broker is licensed in the State that the Agent/Broker is selling and effectuating policies?
Answer: The FFM will not validate National Producer Numbers (NPNs) provided by Agent/Brokers. It is the Issuer's responsibility to make sure that Agent/Brokers appointed with them hold a current and valid state health insurance license.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 27, 2014
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