Michigan DIFS Bulletin 2016-11-INS

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BULLETIN 2016-11-INS In the Matter of 2017 Quality Improvement Strategy Filing Requirement lssue$J and entered this 0{3~ay of March 2016 by Patrick M. McPharlin Director An issuer participating in the Marketplace for two or more consecutive years must implement and report on a Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS), in accordance with section 1311 (g) of the Affordable Care Act. Issuers should consult the User Guide for the 2017 Coverage Year (User Guide) for instructions on how to meet the QIS requirements for the 2017 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) Application Period. Issuers must complete and submit a QIS Implementation Plan to the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS). The QIS Implementation Plan and Progress Report Form must be submitted to DIFS via the System for Electronic Rate and Form Filings (SERFF) and included in the issuer's Binder. The deadline for submitting this form in the small group market is April 11, 2016, and the deadline for the individual market is May 9, 2016. Any questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to: Department of Insurance and Financial Services Office of Insurance Rates and Forms 530 West Allegan Street, 7th Floor P.O. Box 30220 Lansing, Michigan 48909-7720 Toll Free: (877) 999-6442 ~~' ____.,.. Patrick M. McPharlin Director