"Verification of access to employer-sponsored coverage is a necessary part of the process for determining eligibility for advance payments of the premium tax credit available to support the purchase of qualified health plans through Affordable Insurance Exchanges. The purpose of this bulletin is to request comment from the public on a proposed interim strategy and potential regulatory approach for verification of an applicant's access to qualifying coverage in an employer-sponsored plan under section 1411 of the Affordable Care Act. The [HHS] also solicits comments on the development of a long-term verification strategy."  MORE >>