Carriers would have to make sure buyers had major medical coverage.

The staff notes that an extension can lead to adverse selection.

States can have employers enroll in SHOP plans directly through the insurers.

Provider groups are fighting to stay out of a discrimination compliance program.

"Full Medicare integration" could erase most of the unfunded liability.

She declines to give SHOP enrollment numbers or development timeline.

QHP issuers without a a casework system account should get one, quickly, officials say.

But a judge notes that another tax-related challenge is still alive.