CMS Makes $20 Million Available to State-Based Marketplaces under ARPA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will be making $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding available to State-Based Marketplaces (SBMs) by way
Technology Options to Build a State-Based Marketplace
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), states have the option of operating their health insurance marketplace on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM or healthcare.gov), setting
Get to Know Jay Beaman, Sr. Project Manager
Jay embodies what it means to be a successful Project Manager. He is a meticulous planner with a demonstrated history of having successfully managed the on-time implementations of five State-Based
Get to Know Dawn Hughan, VP of Product Management
Dawn Hughan is our VP of Product Management and is responsible for delivering a compliant product that balances the needs of all our clients and stakeholders, as well as managing
A Closer Look at Easy Enrollment
In recent years, encouraging those who are eligible for subsidies to enroll in Marketplace coverage has become a major focus for many states. Reducing
Provider Search Functionality Enhances Plan Shopping and Improves Customer Satisfaction
Without exception, state-based exchanges (SBE) strive for optimizing the customer experience. A positive experience impacts customer retention and the willingness to re-enroll. While out-of-pocket costs
1332 Waivers, State-Based Reinsurance Programs, and the Enhanced Premium Subsidies Enacted Under the American Rescue Plan
According to Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a State may submit an application with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting a
CMS Adjusts FFM User Fees for 2022
In March, we explored the future of HealthCare.gov user fees, an assessment states pay to the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) for using HealthCare.gov. To fund ongoing operations, the statute and implementing regulations under
GetInsured Implements Phase One of American Rescue Plan Act Premium Credits
Millions of Americans across the country can now save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, on health insurance premiums over the course of 2021 and 2022. On March 11,
Are “Standardized” Plans on Tap for HealthCare.gov?
The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats successfully enhanced the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) premium subsidies for 2021 and 2022 through the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act. For individuals