Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding 820 Transaction and Processing
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: What information will the Federally-facilitated Small Business Health Options Program (FF-SHOP) include in the Exchange Policy ID field on initial payment transactions on the 820?
Answer: Both the FF-SHOP and issuers assign employees an Insurance Policy Number. The Exchange Policy ID will have the policy number assigned by the FF-SHOP.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 01, 2014
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