California Exchange Bills Signed Into Law

[Dave020]

Arnold has signed both exchange bills into law in California. AB 1602 and SB 900 were signed into law yesterday.

These bills will establish the California health insurance exchange.

 

[GreenSky]

Arnold has signed both exchange bills into law in California. AB 1602 and SB 900 were signed into law yesterday.

These bills will establish the California health insurance exchange.

And of course, they include some subsidies. Nice giveaway to insurance companies.

Let see, subsidies, state approved benefits, state approved rates. What could possibly go wrong? (see Massachusetts for an answer.)

We are SO screwed.

Rick

 

[DS4]

Isn't the same dude that ran the Mass Connector going to run the Calif Exchanges?

 

[Dave020]

Isn't the same dude that ran the Mass Connector going to run the Calif Exchanges?

Yes, it's the same guy. Jon Kinsdale.

 

[Norwayguy]

Yes, it's the same guy. Jon Kinsdale.

What happen..Did MA run out of money to pay him so he went to the next socialist state on his list....Gee wonder if he will work his way around all 50 states in the next 4 years?

 

[CHUMPS FROM OXFORD]

So I assume no commission paid in Ca for ind. health insurance?

 

[DS4]

Yes, it's the same guy. Jon Kinsdale.

Then we are f__ked!
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Gee wonder if he will work his way around all 50 states....

Have you been living under a rock? There are 57 states.

 

[CHUMPS FROM OXFORD]

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Brokers have had another concern about AB 1602 and SB 900. The federal health care reform envision exchanges that include “navigators” to help consumers and business owners explore their health insurance options. However, the PPACA leaves it to states to define the actual specifics of the navigator role. Will they simply be a “help desk” answering questions about how to use the exchanges or will they be actively engaged in providing advice and guidance on which plan a consumer or business should select? The California laws leaves these details to the Exchange Board. What’s of concern, however, is that language that would have required the California Exchange’s navigators to be licensed was removed from the now-signed legislation shortly before it was passed by the Legislature.
And there’s a sentence in Governor Schwarzenegger’s press release touting his signing of AB 1602 and SB 900 that is at both once reassuring and of great concern. “The Exchange will work in partnership with agents and brokers, community organizations and other “navigators” to help consumers make informed decisions based on the price, quality and value.” While it’s reassuring the Schwarzenegger Administration recognizes that agents and brokers need to be involved with the Exchange, it’s of concern that they consider licensed professionals to be on an equal footing with unlicensed community organizations and others."

 

[Norwayguy]

Then we are f__ked!
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Have you been living under a rock? There are 57 states.

I refuse to acknowledge the 7 new states until Obammy can tell me what they are and where their votes come from

 

[videoart2]

And of course, they include some subsidies. Nice giveaway to insurance companies.

Let see, subsidies, state approved benefits, state approved rates. What could possibly go wrong? (see Massachusetts for an answer.)

We are SO screwed.

Furthermore, if the employers stop providing coverage, then the dollars paid for subsidies will be enormous in comparison to what is predicted. And the government will have to find a new way to pay those cost. How? more taxes. This is taken from Janet Trauttwein, whiich is a good point to consider.