The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a proposed rule designed to help stabilize the Health Insurance Marketplaces. The rule proposes changes in six areas: special enrollment periods; guaranteed issue; actuarial value; network adequacy; qualified health plan certification calendar; and open enrollment periods. The new policies are intended to make certain coverage options more affordable to consumers, reduce certain administrative burdens on plans, and reduce adverse selection to improve the risk pools.
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