Massachusetts insurance exchange contractor gets the boot

Massachusetts health Insurance

The state has announced that it will be cutting off its relationship with CGI as a result of the website’s serious problems. The Massachusetts insurance exchange, Health Connector, is now cutting off its relationship with CGI, the technology vendor behind the marketplace’s website, in light of the disastrous performance that the site has maintained since it was updated to comply with the requirements of the federal health care reform. The state has now entered into negotiations regarding the transition process with a new contractor. According to a special assistant to…

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Illinois health insurance exchange making progress

Illinois Health Insurance Exchange

Legislators continue to push for Illinois health insurance exchange The Illinois health insurance exchange is on track to comply with federal regulations and deadlines. State officials have been making progress in building the state’s own exchange program, hoping to have one established before being confronted by deadlines from the federal government. Thus far, progress has been modest, but promising. The state is now reviewing five bids from companies and organizations interested in building the exchange program. Legislators are expected to choose one of these bidders within the coming months. State…

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