On Jan. 19, 2016, CMS posted a blog entitled “Clarifying, Eliminating and Enforcing Special Enrollment Periods.” The blog announces the elimination of several unnecessary special enrollment periods, clarifies the definition of another special enrollment period and outlines stronger enforcement. As background, special enrollment periods allow individuals to enroll in coverage in the exchange when they experience certain mid-year life changes (outside of the annual enrollment period).
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