Regulations and Guidance 

• Notice – Agency Information Collection Activities – February 2016
• Final Regulations – June 2015
  • HHS Fact Sheet
• Proposed Regulations – December 2014
• Final Regulations – February 2012
• Guidance for Compliance – February 2012
• Proposed Regulations – August 2011
• Solicitation of comments – Templates, Instructions, and Related Materials – August 2011
• Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) County Data

Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Templates, Instructions, and Related Materials – Currently Applicable

• Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Template | MS Word Format
• Sample Completed SBC | MS Word Format
• Instructions for Completing the SBC – Group Health Plan Coverage and Consumer Assistance Programs
• Instructions for Completing the SBC – Individual Health Insurance Coverage
• Why This Matters language for "Yes" Answers
• Why This Matters language for "No" Answers
• HHS Information For Simulating Coverage Examples
• HHS Coverage Example Calculator and Related Information
• Uniform Glossary of Coverage and Medical Terms

Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Templates, Instructions, and Related Materials – for use on or after 04/01/17 (Final)

• Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Template | MS Word Format
• Sample Completed SBC | MS Word Format
• Instructions for Completing the SBC - Group Health Plan Coverage and Consumer Assistance Programs
• Instructions for Completing the SBC - Individual Health Insurance Coverage
• Why This Matters language for "Yes" Answers
• Why This Matters language for "No" Answers
• HHS Information For Simulating Coverage Examples
• HHS Coverage Example Calculator and Related Information
• List of anchors for SBC Uniform Glossary terms
• Uniform Glossary of Coverage and Medical Terms
• SBC and Uniform Glossary Translations - Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Navajo
• HHS News Release