SHOP Gives Your Small Business Flexibility

View in browser Get Ready to Enroll The New Year is coming, and January 1 is an important date for many small businesses and non-profit organizations looking for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) coverage. If you are looking to start your coverage on January 1, 2018, there are some important changes for SHOP insurance plans that you should be aware of: Instead of using HealthCare.gov to enroll in SHOP coverage, you will enroll by working with a SHOP-registered agent or broker or an insurance company. The enrollment process may vary by insurance company, so contact your agent, broker, or insurance company if you have questions. If you’re enrolling your small business in SHOP insurance for the first time or your have experienced a gap in SHOP coverage, you’ll use the SHOP Eligibility Determination Form to verify your eligibility. You’ll also work with your agent, broker, or insurance company to pay your premiums and manage coverage — you won’t make payments through HealthCare.gov. IMPORTANT: If you sign up by December 15, you will not have to meet a minimum participation rate requirement to enroll and your coverage will start on January 1.  Already enrolled in a SHOP plan? Learn where to go for care now that you're on your way to a healthier lifestyle. Questions? Contact the SHOP Call Center at 1-800-706-7893 (TTY: 711) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you, The SHOP Team