Health insurance exchange in Minnesota moves one step closer to reality

March 11, 2013March 10, 2013 S.Vagus

Lawmakers in Minnesota continue to wrestle with health insurance exchange initiative With the Affordable Care Act looming, lawmakers in Minnesota continue to wrestle with the issue of a state-run health insurance exchange. Those that support the federal health care law argue that it will lead to a dramatic decrease in the costs of health insurance throughout the state, especially if Minnesota decides to operate its own health insurance exchange. Opponents of the law argue that the federal government is overstepping its boundaries. This week, those supporting a state-run health insurance…

West Virginia weighs options on health insurance exchange

November 20, 2012November 19, 2012 Nordstrom

West Virginia may partner with federal government West Virginia is making strides in building a health insurance exchange program, but the state’s plans have hit a snag in the form of finances. The state, like others in the country, is required to host a health insurance exchange by the Affordable Care Act. Though some state officials have shown opposition to the federal health care law, West Virginia remains on track to comply with the law by 2014. The state will not run the exchange on its own, however, as state…