Your Guide to QHP Certification. HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 Policy Brief

Policy Brief on the Final HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026

Discover the latest Network Adequacy and Provider Directory Accuracy Requirements for Health Issuers on the Federal and State Exchanges

What's Inside the Policy Brief

Updates for the Federally-facilitated Exchanges

  • New Network Adequacy Distance Methodology
  • Expanded Provider Eligibility in Specialty Categories
  • Essential Community Provider Reviews
  • Key Dates for Data Submission and Certification
  • Provider Directory Requirements

Updates for the State-based Exchanges and State-based Exchanges on the Federal Platform (SBE-FPs)

  • Key Changes to State Requirements for Network Adequacy and QHP Certification 

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