US Department of Health and Human Services Finalizes Rule Updates to Affordable Care Act, Expands Open Enrollment Period and Special Enrollment Periods

Summary

The US Department of Health and Human Services has finalized a rule updating payment parameters, section 1332 waiver implementing regulations, and improving health insurance markets for 2022 and beyond, including expanding the annual open enrollment period and Navigator duties, and introducing a new monthly special enrollment period for eligible individuals and dependents.