Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding 834 Transaction and Companion Guide
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: Can the 834 transaction include a specific tobacco use status to indicate that the enrollee is participating in a tobacco cessation program?
Answer: Yes, this information is outlined in the Companion Guide, and will be communicated in the 2750 loop. The updated Companion Guide is available on the zONE website at: https://zone.cms.gov and REGTAP.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 03, 2014
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