Health insurance co-op takes for in Utah

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Utah’s first health insurance co-op opens its doors Utah’s health insurance market is expected to become more competitive as the state’s first health insurance co-op takes form. Arches Health Plan has won approval from Utah regulators and lawmakers and has opened its doors in the state. The non-profit health insurance group is designed as a consumer-driven business, offering consumers the coverage they need at affordable prices. The health insurance co-op will begin open enrollment in October 1 of this year, with policies becoming active on January 1, 2014. Health insurance…

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Utah health insurance exchange gaining ground

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Utah health insurance exchange finds strong support and concern As health insurance reform continues to take hold throughout the country, several states have announced plans to build their own health insurance exchanges. Utah is one of these states. The Utah health insurance exchange will be built and operated by the state itself, rather than the federal government. Plans for this ambitious project were introduced earlier this month by Governor Gary Herbert, but Utah has since become inundated with complaints and concerns coming from consumers who are worried about what the…

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Utah health insurance exchange moves forward under state control

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Utah health insurance exchange to be run by the state Utah will move ahead with its own health insurance exchange, according to an announcement made late last week by Governor Gary Herbert. The Utah health insurance exchange will be developed, built, and operated by the state itself, rather than the federal government. State officials are drafting plans for the exchange in the hopes that it will comply with federal standards. Some lawmakers are unclear as to what those standards are, however, because of the lack of guidance coming from the…

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