Health Insurance Exchanges : Health Insurance "Navigators" and In-Person Assistance.

Format:

• Book
• Government document

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Administrative law.
• Finance--Law and legislation.
• Health facilities.
• Health insurance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (33 p), digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on State exchanges, which are special marketplaces where insurance firms can sell health insurance policies through P.L. 111-148, as amended, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Describes exchange outreach programs, highlighting navigator programs that help consumers and small businesses make informed decisions about their insurance options. Outlines Federal and State oversight of navigators, role of brokers and agents, and previous education and outreach efforts for Federal health care programs. Addresses outstanding issues regarding funding and adequacy of privacy protections.

Notes:

• Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
• CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Health Insurance Exchanges

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.