# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 35 — Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

### Chapter 07 — Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan, Eligibility Standards for APTC and CSR, and Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a Catastrophic Qualified Health Plan in the Individual Exchange

#### Regulation .20 Exemptions.

*COMAR 14.35.07.20*

A. As set forth in 45 CFR §155.625(b), the Individual Exchange has delegated administration of all exemption determinations for Maryland residents to HHS.

B. An applicant shall follow:

  (1) The procedures specified by HHS to apply for an exemption set forth in 45 CFR Part 155, Subpart G; and

  (2) The procedures specified by the Internal Revenue Service to apply for an exemption under 26 CFR §1.5000A-3.

C. The Individual Exchange may administer exemption determinations for Maryland residents.

D. If §C becomes effective, applicants shall follow the procedures specified by the Individual Exchange to apply for an exemption set forth in 26 CFR §1.5000A-3 and 45 CFR Part 155, Subpart G.