Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · plan year 2026 · Method and sources

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Appeal-routing scope

The routing aid lists the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories, plus an out-of-scope option. A location and a plan label such as fully insured or self-funded can narrow questions to ask, but they do not determine the regulator, filing destination, eligibility, or deadline for a particular claim. People outside the listed U.S. jurisdictions must use their own plan documents and applicable regulator.

Accuracy

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