And what a debut it is…all 244 pages of it.  Inside the document you will find:

•  minimum requirements for state-based exchanges,
•  minimum requirements for health plans that wish to participate on the exchanges,
• basic requirements for employers wishing to participate in SHOP exchanges

HHS is accepting public comment on the proposed rules over the next 75 days to learn how the rules can be improved (keep an eye out for HCFANY’s comments!).  To facilitate that public comment process, HHS will convene a series of regional listening sessions and meetings.

Click here to read the HHS press release.

Click here to read the proposed exchange regulations.

Click here to read HCFANY’s press release on the proposed exchange regulations.