Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Employer/Employee Interaction and Minimum Participation Rate
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: How will out-of-state employees be counted when assessing participation requirements?
Answer: Employers with worksites in more than one state may establish either one FF-SHOP account serving all work locations or establish multiple SHOP accounts in each state where employees have a primary worksite. When one account is established, employees in all states will be considered when calculating an employer's FF-SHOP participation rate. When multiple accounts are established, employees on each employee roster in each state will be considered separately when calculating an employer's FF-SHOP participation rate.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 05, 2013
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