The last issue of Health Care Compass talked about state insurance exchanges. How can we find out when our state begins work on our insurance exchange?
Most states have begun working on their exchanges – a new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase qualified health benefit plans. Under PPACA, states are required to have exchanges up and running by 2014. By January 1, 2013, however, states must show they have a plan in place to offer the exchanges. Visit your state’s government website for specific information on the status of your state’s exchange. HHS officials have asked for ideas and comments as they begin to develop standards for these exchanges. Employers and the general public have until October 4, 2010, to respond. Click here for more information.
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- Will state exchanges give small business owners and individuals more choices of insurance plans? And will consumer protections and price limits still apply?
- How would this Act deal with the private insurance workers and state health care workers who would be displaced by this Act?
- What role should the federal and/or state government play in the health care issue?
