U.S. Officials Brace for Huge Task Of Operating Health Exchanges?

by ~ The Rebel ~ Posted 2012/08/06 01:08:15

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Obama administration officials are getting ready to set up and operate new health insurance markets in about half the states, where local officials appear unwilling or unable to do so.

When Congress passed legislation to expand coverage two years ago, Mr. Obama and lawmakers assumed that every state would set up its own exchange, a place where people could shop for insurance and get subsidies to help defray the cost.

But with Republicans in many states resisting the creation of exchanges or deterred by the complexity of the task, federal officials are preparing to do the job, with or without assistance from state officials.

Governors of 13 states with nearly one-third of the United States population have sent letters to the Obama administration saying they intend to set up exchanges. Complete applications are due on Nov. 16, just 10 days after the presidential election.

Tee Quake 2012/08/06 01:14:29

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This is very bad news for freedom-loving Americans. God help us.

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~ The Rebel ~ 2012/08/06 01:09:48

Typical thug/bully tactic... we don't care if you want us there or not ~ we're on our way!

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