42 CFR § 600.300 - Basis, scope, and applicability.
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t42/s600.300
Currency
2026-04-05
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-04-05
Chapter
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
Authority
Section 1331 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152, 124 St... Section 1331 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152, 124 Stat 1029).
# 600.300 Basis, scope, and applicability.(a) *Statutory basis.* This subpart interprets and implements section 1331(e) of the Affordable Care Act, which sets forth eligibility standards for the BHP and prohibits eligible individuals from being treated as qualified individuals under section 1312 of the Affordable Care Act and enrolling in qualified health plans offered through the Exchange.(b) *Scope and applicability.* This subpart sets forth the requirements for all BHPs established under section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act regarding eligibility standards and application screening and enrollment procedures.