Updated Federal Standard Renewal and Product Discontinuation Notices, and
Enforcement Safe Harbor for Product Discontinuation Notices in Connection with the
Open Enrollment Period for Coverage in the Individual Market in the 2020 Benefit Year
Guidance for guidance provides updated Federal standard notices for issuers in the individual market to satisfy the requirement to provide notice of product discontinuation, coverage renewal, and non-renewal or termination based on enrollees’ movement outside the product service area, in a form and manner specified by the Secretary. In addition, guidance announces that, in connection with the open enrollment period for coverage for the 2020 benefit year, CMS will not take enforcement action against an issuer in the individual market for failing to provide notice of product discontinuation at least 90 calendar days prior to the date of the discontinuation, as long as the issuer provides the notice consistent with guidance.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 30, 2019
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