Establishment of Qualified Health Plans and American Health Benefit Exchanges (CMS-10400)

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, enacted on March 23, 2010, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, Public Law 111-152, enacted on March 30, 2010 (collectively, "Affordable Care Act"), expand access to health insurance for individuals and employees of small businesses through the establishment of new Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), including the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). The Exchanges, which will become operational by January 1, 2014, will enhance competition in the health insurance market, expand access to affordable health insurance for millions of Americans, and provide consumers with a place to easily compare and shop for health insurance coverage. The reporting requirements and data collection in the Exchange rule address Federal requirements that States must meet with respect to the establishment and operation of an Exchange; minimum requirements that health insurance issuers must meet with respect to participation in a State based or Federally-facilitated Exchange; and requirements that employers must meet with respect to participation in the SHOP and compliance with other provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The submission seeks OMB approval of the regulatory PRA requirements associated with 45 CFR parts 155, 156, and 157.

The latest form for Establishment of Qualified Health Plans and American Health Benefit Exchanges (CMS-10400) expires 2027-09-30 and can be found here.

Submission of Issuer Attestation

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