Small Business Health Options Program. (“SHOP”). The Exchange shall establish SHOP to assist Employers by facilitating enrollment of Employees into QHPs. The Exchange will assume statutory obligation as required as part of initial enrollment that would otherwise be carried out by Contractor, such as assuring completion of agent attestation, if applicable. All specified Employees, and their Family Members, of Employers who are eligible in accordance with the Affordable Care Act, California Affordable Care Act, and Regulations may obtain coverage through SHOP as permitted by State and Federal laws, rules and regulations, including the regulations set forth at 45 C.F.R. Subpart H, § 155.700 et seq. Contractor shall process SHOP enrollments from small businesses determined by the Exchange to be eligible for coverage in the SHOP in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement and State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
