The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Feb. 25 on the definition of essential health benefits (EHB) and determining actuarial value in the individual and small group markets and on determining the minimum value standard for large employers. The rule is scheduled to take effect on April 26.  Key provisions of the final rule are highlighted in Washington Council Ernst & Young’s Legislative alert (PDF).

ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓas part of the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare, submitted comments Dec. 21, 2012, on the proposed rule regarding EHB and determining actuarial value. Those comments can be found in the .

Additional Resources on the final rule are available via the following links: