State-based marketplaces open special enrollment periods alongside federal exchange
Emily Boerger | Jan 28, 2021 | Federal
5 Things Washington: Early bird registration, Cascade Care, Behavioral health update
DJ Wilson | Jul 17, 2020 | Washington
Coverage is Finally Here for More than 213,000 Residents
Richard Onizuka | Dec 31, 2013 | Washington
Release: Healthplanfinder Enrollment Spikes by Dec. 23 Deadline
Press Release | Dec 26, 2013 | Washington
The Exchange Name Game: Oregon and Mass. Lead
Erin Thurston | Jun 17, 2013 | Oregon
If you’re like us, you may have noticed some similarities in the names of the state health benefit exchanges. We’ve previously noted our fondness for the name Cover Oregon, and it looks like we weren’t alone. While there are many variations and creative branding, Massachusetts and Oregon appear to be
National Insurers Begin To Reveal Plans For Exchanges
Erin Thurston | May 6, 2013
Some of the country's largest health insurers are beginning to reveal their plans for operating in the state and federal exchange markets. Cigna plans to participate in five state exchanges, four of which will be operated by the federal government. Meanwhile, United Healthcare has said they will participate in somewhere
Sec. Sebelius Reflects on Unanticipated Confusion from the ACA
Erin Thurston | Apr 10, 2013
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she underestimated challenges and misinformation created by the slow roll-out of health care reform saying it's a "state-by-state" political battle of information, especially in states where governors strongly oppose the reforms. From Politico: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said she underestimated how long
Financing for the Exchange Passes State House
Erin Thurston | Mar 12, 2013 | Washington
HB 1947, better known as the legislative proposal for financing the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, passed the House of Representatives yesterday 69-29. The bill is similar to funding recommendation option "B" presented by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board to the State Legislature in December. Operational costs of the Exchange
Seattle Business Magazine Honors Stanley with Lifetime Achievement in Health Care
Erin Thurston | Mar 5, 2013 | Washington
Washington Health Benefit Exchange board chair Margaret Stanley graces the cover of this Month’s Seattle Business Magazine as part of a feature saluting 25 Leaders in Health Care. In the pages of this month’s issue, Stanley is honored for Lifetime Achievement in health care. The article focuses on Stanley’s decorated