Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Agents/Brokers and Appointments/Compensation
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: When an employer changes to a new Agent/Broker, will the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) send the effective date that the new Agent/Broker is tied to the group?
Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will not send the effective date on the maintenance Group XML transaction. Issuers should make the change effective immediately or as of the next commission payment cycle.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 27, 2014
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