(a) Non-renewal of recertification. If a QHP issuer elects not to seek recertification with the Exchange, the QHP issuer, at a minimum, must--
(1) Notify the Exchange of its decision prior to the beginning of the recertification process and adhere to the procedures adopted by the Exchange in accordance with Sec. 155.1075 of this subchapter;
(2) Fulfill its obligation to cover benefits for each enrollee through the end of the plan or benefit year through the Exchange;
(3) Fulfill data reporting obligations from the last plan or benefit year of the certification;
(4) Provide notice to enrollees as described in paragraph (b) of this section; and
(5) Terminate the coverage or enrollment through the Exchange of enrollees in the QHP in accordance with Sec. 156.270, as applicable.
(b) Notice of QHP non-renewal. If a QHP issuer elects not to seek recertification with the Exchange for its QHP, the QHP issuer must provide written notice to each enrollee.
(c) Decertification. If a QHP is decertified by the Exchange, the QHP issuer must terminate the enrollment of enrollees through the Exchange only after:
(1) The Exchange has made notification as described in Sec. 155.1080 of this subchapter; and
(2) Enrollees have an opportunity to enroll in other coverage. [77 FR 18469, Mar. 27, 2012, as amended at 80 FR 10875, Feb. 27, 2015]