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: Will groups falling below the minimum participation rate during a plan year be allowed to continue their participation in the FF-SHOP throughout the plan year?
Answer: Yes. The FF-SHOP will only check minimum participation rates one time per year, i.e., at initial enrollment and at renewal for the next plan year.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 05, 2013
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