Exchange Deadline EXTENDED

[Yagents]

Reality = extension. Just got this from Kaiser, extended to Dec 14th

http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2012/November/09/exchange-deadline.aspx

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Obama Administration Extends Deadline For State Exchanges[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The decision is a concession to the reality that many states had delayed planning as they waited to see who won the presidential election. [/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4:33 PM[/FONT]

 

[Ann H]

That's good news for the governors!

Extensions, delays, waivers... we probably will see quite a few more of these in PPACA.

 

[AllenChicago]

First time I've heard about states deciding if they want to "partner" with the Federal Government to set up their exchange. I thought it was either the state does it, or HHS will do it. Something like how PCIP program was setup. So, are there now 3 options for exchange implementation & operation?

1. State does it alone
2. State partners with HHS
3. HHS does it for the state that won't do it. (As of 11/9/12, 8 states have said that they will not.)

-ac

 

[Yagents]

First time I've heard about states deciding if they want to "partner" with the Federal Government to set up their exchange. I thought it was either the state does it, or HHS will do it. Something like how PCIP program was setup. So, are there now 3 options for exchange implementation & operation?

1. State does it alone
2. State partners with HHS
3. HHS does it for the state that won't do it. (As of 11/9/12, 8 states have said that they will not.)

-ac

Correct, there are 3 flavors of exchanges

 

[AllenChicago]

Correct, there are 3 flavors of exchanges

Thanks YAgents. This ACA is so large and intertwined with other Non-HHS rules and regulations that we'll probably never know everything until it's time for that tool, rule, etc. to be implemented. I had no idea that there were 3 flavors of exchanges! Dang.

 

[Ann H]

It's a Pelosi moment. We're finding out what's in it...

 

[Zane Benefits]

Yep, and if they choose the partnership option, they have until February to outline the plan.

Has anybody heard of any states choosing the partnership option?

 

[IndianaHealthAgent]

Hey it's Zane Benefits.. that's cool. I like your blog/site.

I think it's likely that many states will take the partnership option, and then take over a few years down the road... even with the extension (to make a decision) there isn't a lot of time for states to build these exchanges on their own.

 

[IndianaHealthAgent]

I believe Kansas and Missouri have already decided on the partnership. We'll know everyone's intentions on Friday!

No we wont.... that's the whole point of this thread...?

 

[Yagents]

No we wont.... that's the whole point of this thread...?

Incorrect, for those going it alone, Friday is still the deadline.

If no notice is given, then a partnership exchange has been given an extension. So, we will know by Friday who is going alone, all others are pship or federal