§ 800.105 Benefits.
(a) Package of benefits. (1) An MSP issuer must offer a package of benefits that includes the essential health benefits (EHB) described in section 1302 of the Affordable Care Act for each MSP option within a State.
(2) The package of benefits referred to in paragraph (a)(1) of this section must comply with section 1302 of the Affordable Care Act, as well as any applicable standards set by OPM and any applicable standards set by HHS.
(b) Package of benefits options. (1) An MSP issuer must offer at least one uniform package of benefits in each State that is substantially equal to:
(i) The EHB-benchmark plan in each State in which it operates; or
(ii) Any EHB-benchmark plan selected by OPM under paragraph (c) of this section.
(2) An issuer applying to participate in the MSP Program may select either or both of the package of benefits options described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section in its application. In each State, the issuer may choose one EHB-benchmark for each product it offers.