California Code of Regulations
Title 10 - Investment
Chapter 12 - California Health Benefit Exchange
Article 5 - Application, Eligibility, and Enrollment Process for the Individual Exchange
Section 6476 - Eligibility Determination Process

Universal Citation: 10 CA Code of Regs 6476

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) An applicant may request an eligibility determination only for enrollment in a QHP through the Exchange.

(b) An applicant's request for an eligibility determination for an IAP shall be deemed a request for all IAPs.

(c) The Exchange shall determine an applicant eligible for an enrollment period if they meet the criteria for an enrollment period, as specified in Sections 6502 and 6504.

(d) The following special rules relate to APTC.

(1) An enrollee may accept less than the full amount of APTC for which they are determined eligible.

(2) To be determined eligible for APTC, a tax filer shall make the following attestations as applicable:
(A) They will file an income tax return for the benefit year, in accordance with Sections 6011 and 6012 of IRC (26 USC §§ 6011, 6012) and the implementing regulations;

(B) If married (within the meaning of 26 CFR Section 1.7703-1), they will file a joint tax return for the benefit year, unless they satisfy one of the exceptions specified in 26 CFR Section 1.36B-2(b)(2)(ii)-(v);

(C) No other taxpayer will be able to claim them as a tax dependent for the benefit year; and

(D) They will claim a personal exemption deduction on their tax return for the applicants identified as members of their family, including the tax filer and their spouse, in accordance with Section 6482(d).

(e) If the Exchange determines an applicant eligible for Medi-Cal or CHIP, the Exchange shall notify and transmit to DHCS, within three business days from the date of the eligibility determination, all information that is necessary for DHCS to provide the applicant with coverage.

(f) An applicant's eligibility shall be determined within 10 calendar days from the date the Exchange receives the applicant's complete paper application, as specified in Section 6470. This timeline does not apply to the eligibility determinations for applications submitted online, which occur real time, if administratively feasible.

(g) Upon making an eligibility determination, the Exchange shall implement the eligibility determination under this section for enrollment in a QHP through the Exchange, APTC, and CSR as follows:

(1) For an initial eligibility determination, in accordance with the dates specified in Section 6502(c) and (f) and Section 6504(g) and (h), as applicable; or

(2) For a redetermination, in accordance with the dates specified in Section 6496(j) through (l) and Section 6498(k), as applicable.

(h) The Exchange shall provide written notice to an applicant of any eligibility determination made in accordance with this article within five business days from the date of the eligibility determination.

(i) The Exchange shall notify an employer that an employee has been determined eligible for APTC and has enrolled in a QHP through the Exchange within 30 days from the date of the determination that the employee is eligible for APTC and is enrolled in a QHP through the Exchange. Such notice shall:

(1) Identify the employee;

(2) Indicate that the employee has been determined eligible for APTC and has enrolled in a QHP through the Exchange;

(3) Indicate that, if the employer has 50 or more full-time employees, the employer may be liable for the tax penalty assessed under Section 4980H of IRC (26 USC § 4980H);

(4) Notify the employer of the right to appeal the determination; and

(5) Inform the employer that discrimination against an employee who has been determined eligible for APTC and has enrolled in a QHP through the Exchange is prohibited under the ACA and the employees who are retaliated against may file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA), as specified in 29 USC Section 218c and 29 CFR Sections 1984.102 (November 16, 2012), hereby incorporated by reference and 1984.103 (November 16, 2012), hereby incorporated by reference.

(j) If an applicant who is determined eligible for enrollment in a QHP does not select a QHP within their enrollment periods, as specified in Sections 6502 and 6504, or is not eligible for an enrollment period, and seeks a new enrollment period prior to the date on which their eligibility is redetermined in accordance with Section 6498:

(1) The applicant shall attest as to whether information affecting their eligibility has changed since their most recent eligibility determination before determining their eligibility for a special enrollment period; and

(2) Any changes the applicant reports shall be processed in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 6496.

Note: Authority cited: Section 100504, Government Code. Reference: Sections 100502 and 100503, Government Code; 26 CFR Sections 1.36B-2 and 1.7703-1; 29 CFR Sections 1984.102 and 1984.102; and 45 CFR Section 155.310.

Note: Authority cited: Section 100504, Government Code. Reference: Sections 100502 and 100503, Government Code; 26 CFR Sections 1.36B-2 and 1.7703-1; 29 CFR Section 1984.102; and 45 CFR Section 155.310.

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