(a) Basis. This part is based on the following sections of title I of the Affordable Care:
(1) 1311. Affordable choices of health benefits plans.
(2) 1312. Consumer Choice.
(3) 1321. State flexibility in operation and enforcement of Exchanges and related requirements.
(4) 1411. Procedures for determining eligibility for Exchange participation, advance payments of the premium tax credit and cost-sharing reductions, and individual responsibility exemptions.
(5) 1412. Advance determination and payment of the premium tax credit and cost-sharing reductions.
(b) Scope. This part establishes the requirements for employers in connection with the operation of Exchanges.
The following definitions apply to this part, unless otherwise indicated:
Federally-facilitated SHOP has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
Full-time employee has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
Large employer has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
Qualified employee has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
Qualified employer has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
Small employer has the meaning given to the term in § 155.20 of this subchapter.
[77 FR 18474, Mar. 27, 2012, as amended at 78 FR 15539, Mar. 11, 2013]
authority: Title I of the Affordable Care Act, Sections 1311, 1312, 1321, 1411, 1412, Pub. L. 111-148, 124 Stat. 199
source: 77 FR 18474, Mar. 27, 2012, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 157.20