modest income; it strengthens the law; it averts chaos in the individual insurance market in 32 states; and it allows Republicans to continue rallying their base by attacking ‘Obamacare,’ while escaping the political fallout for succeeding. Both Justice Roberts’ ruling and Justice Scalia’s overwrought dissent point to a common need -- for Congress to move beyond political posturing to constructive revision of the ACA, if only to correct poor drafting. Of course, substantive improvements are also needed, first and foremost to simplify this outrageously complex statute. However, any opportunity to do so awaits the outcome of our next national election.”
- Jon Kingsdale, PhD, Managing Director, Wakely Consulting Group
"A new analysis from Avalere finds wide geographic variation in
2016 premium increases for individual market Exchange plans, based on
proposed rate filings in eight states where complete data is available.
Specifically, premiums for Silver plans will increase 5.8% on
average across the states analyzed, ranging from a 12% average increase
in Oregon to a 5.3% decrease in Michigan."
Excerpted from: Health Insurance Marketplace News, Volume 3, Issue 7, July 2015, "Reports Outline Exchange Costs, Functions"
The New York Times, July 3, 2015
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, July 1, 2015
Health Affairs Blog, June 25, 2015
The Supreme Court of the United States, June 25, 20115
The Wall Street Journal/Law Blog, June 22, 2015
State Reforum/National Academy for State Health Policy/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, updated June 16, 2015
Government Technology, June 16, 2015
The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), June 15, 2015
- Reports Outline Exchange Costs, Functions
- Law Firm Discusses Challenges Facing ‘Narrow’ Provider Networks
- Thought Leaders' Corner: "What’s your gut reaction to the King v Burwell ruling? What happens next? What challenges will Exchanges face now?”
- State Wrap-Up with briefs regarding California, Delaware, Hawai'i, and Rhode Island.
- Exchange of Ideas... featuring quotes from Chief Justice John Roberts’ ruling in King v Burwell.
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