(a) Individual market requirement. A QHP issuer must:
(1) Enroll a qualified individual during the initial and annual open enrollment periods described in Sec. 155.410(b) and (e) of this subchapter, and abide by the effective dates of coverage established by the Exchange in accordance with Sec. 155.410(c) and (f) of this subchapter; and
(2) Make available, at a minimum, special enrollment periods described in Sec. 155.420(d) of this subchapter, for QHPs and abide by the effective dates of coverage established by the Exchange in accordance with Sec. 155.420(b) of this subchapter.
(b) Notification of effective date. A QHP issuer must notify a qualified individual of his or her effective date of coverage.