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

Issue Date: January 09, 2017

Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)

Question: Where can FF-SHOP issuers find written information on the effectuation process?

Answer: Issuers may find additional information on the 834 effectuation process in the following documents: Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) and SHOP Enrollment Manual: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/ENR_FFMSHOP_Manual_080916.pdf Section 10.2 in the 834 Companion Guide: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/companion-guide-for-ffe-enrollment-transaction-v15.pdf Dental Effectuation Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/FFM_Dental_Effectuation_Bulletin_06012016.pdf

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