(a) Individual market requirement. A QHP issuer must:

(1) Enroll a qualified individual during the initial and annual open enrollment periods described in §155.410(b) and (e) of this subchapter, and abide by the effective dates of coverage established by the Exchange in accordance with §155.410(c) and (f) of this subchapter; and

(2) Make available, at a minimum, special enrollment periods described in §155.420(d) of this subchapter, for QHPs and abide by the effective dates of coverage established by the Exchange in accordance with §155.420(b) of this subchapter.

(b) Notification of effective date. A QHP issuer must notify a qualified individual of his or her effective date of coverage.