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

Issue Date: May 16, 2016

Program Area: ACA Financial Appeals (ACA FA)

Question: When must issuers complete the attestation and discrepancy reporting process for the 2015 benefit year?

Answer: The deadline to complete the attestation and discrepancy reporting process for the 2015 benefit year is 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

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