Section 155.1010 - Certification process for QHPs(a)Certification procedures. The Exchange must establish procedures for the certification of QHPs consistent with §155.1000(c). (1)Completion date. The Exchange must complete the certification of the QHPs that will be offered during the open enrollment period prior to the beginning of such period, as outlined in §155.410.(2)Ongoing compliance. The Exchange must monitor the QHP issuers for demonstration of ongoing compliance with the certification requirements in §155.1000(c).(b)Exchange recognition of plans deemed certified for participation in an Exchange. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this section, an Exchange must recognize as certified QHPs:(1) A multi-State plan certified by and under contract with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.(2) A CO-OP QHP as described in subpart F of part 156 and deemed as certified under §156.520(e).