; and (B) if such individual was not enrolled in minimum essential coverage (other than the qualified health plan enrolled through such a special enrollment period) on the first day of such month, the first day of such month. (2) Minimum essential coverage defined In this subsection, the term minimum essential coverage has the meaning given such term in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. . (c) Model notice and publication of information relating to special enrollment periods and credits for individuals receiving unemployment compensation (1) Model notice The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make available to States a model notice (which may be sent by mail, email, or electronic means upon the receipt of unemployment compensation (as defined in subparagraph (D) of section 1311(c)(8) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as added by subsection (a)) that includes information with respect to the eligibility of individuals described in subparagraph (A) of such section— (A) to enroll in a qualified health plan offered through an Exchange during a special enrollment period described in section 1311(c)(8)(A) of such Act; (B) for the premium tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986