Make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available for more affordable coverage.
Be limited to US citizens and legal immigrants.
Be available to small businesses with up to 100 employees, and in some states up to 50 employees.
Require plans participating in the exchange to offer benefits that meet a minimum set of standards.
Offer varying levels of standard coverage offered by each plan that vary based on premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and benefits beyond the minimum required plus a catastrophic coverage plan.
Allow individuals and employees to select from competing plans once an employer has selected a standard benefit package.
