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Understanding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)

Guidance for assisters in the individual Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) on how to help consumers understand the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) for health plans and assist consumers with using the SBC to compare health plan benefits.

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

Issue Date: July 08, 2021

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