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title: HHS Delays Employee Choice Model Requirement for SHOP Exchanges
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# [HHS Delays Employee Choice Model Requirement for SHOP Exchanges](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hhs-delays-employee-choice-model-requirement-for-shop-exchanges)

 Written by [Erin Woulfe](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) | Dec 20, 2013 5:06:36 PM

**December 20, 2013 by [Bill Enright](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/contact-us/editorial-staff-bill-enright)**

On March 11, 2013, HHS issued a proposed rule that would create a transition policy regarding an employee’s choice of qualified health plans (QHPs) in the SHOP. On May 31, 2013, HHS released a final rule to implement this transition policy.

For more information on the new requirement, download our [legislative brief, HHS Delays Key Aspects of SHOP Exchanges](http://www.nisbenefits.com/ne-health-insurance-exchange-en-route/).

For more information on SHOP exchanges, download our [legislative brief Small Business Health Options](http://www.nisbenefits.com/ne-health-insurance-exchange-en-route/).

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