Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 05, 2014

Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)

Question: Does the guidance for Medicare Creditable Prescription Drug Coverage notices apply to both the Individual and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplaces?

Answer: Yes, the creditable prescription drug notice guidance applies to both the SHOP and Individual Marketplaces as well as markets outside Exchanges.

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