HHS and the IRS released anticipated 2015 figures, including:
- A transitional reinsurance fee (TRF) of $44 (down from $63 for 2014)
- Maximum out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses of $6,750 for single coverage and $13,500 for family coverage (up from $6,350 and 12,700 respectively for 2014)
- A deductible maximum in the small group market of $2,150 for single coverage and $4,300 for family coverage (up from $2,000 and 4,000 respectively for 2014)
- A user fee in the federal Small Business Health Options Programs (SHOPs) of 3.5 percent of premium (the same as for 2014)
HHS also:
- Plans to run 2015 open enrollment for the marketplaces and exchanges from November 15, 2014 – January 15, 2015
- Requires that enrollment in the federal SHOPs for 2014 be on paper forms
If you would like to learn more about the anticipated figures for 2015, please request the White Paper on these items here.
