One of the benefits frequently covered when discussing the operation of a state-based exchange (SBE) is cost savings. Let’s break down exactly what that means. Operating on HealthCare.gov An assessment
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the uninsured rate has dropped to a record low of eight percent, primarily due to Medicaid expansion in States,
The enrollment gains made from the expansions of cost-saving subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are at risk, as the enhanced subsidies that pushed enrollment to 14.5 million,
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and with the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the horizon, state policymakers are exploring options to expand healthcare coverage with
Enhanced subsidies enacted through the American Rescue Plan Act bolstered health insurance affordability and, consequently, most states across the country saw record-level enrollments for 2022. In fact, several states saw
On January 27, 2021, President Biden announced the COVID Special Enrollment Period (SEP), allowing any eligible consumer to enroll in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchange plan through August 15,
States making the decision to take control of their health insurance market and establish a state-based marketplace (SBM) have many technology options to choose from. The state-based marketplace technology platform
Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2022 is underway. These past two years, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has brought to light how important it is to have health insurance.
In an earlier blog post, we looked at whether Congress and the Biden Administration will expand Medicare. One way to expand the program is to lower the eligibility age. Should the Medicare eligibility
CMS recently issued a final rule entitled “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond.” The