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New Mexico to let HHS handle individual exchange in 2014
By Barry MasseyBut the state still wants to start off running its own state-based exchange for small groups.
May 21, 2013
New WellPoint CEO streamlines insurer's businessThe company will put its exchange business in the commercial insurance division.
May 21, 2013
3in4 Need More: The appOrganizers are thinking about a smaller bus and a bigger focus on e-marketing.
May 21, 2013
Calif. bill may set mental health disability cover standardsThe definition of "severe mental illness" would include anorexia and panic disorder.
May 21, 2013
Calif. bill would make PPACA exchange deals publicThe exchange could wait one year to release contracts with large health plans.
May 21, 2013
On the Third Hand: UnbankedIf only the PPACA enrollers could sign people up for free checking accounts.
May 21, 2013
Oregon posts 2014 rate requestsThe state is reviewing proposals from 16 traditional insurers and two CO-OPs.
May 21, 2013
Calif. bill may set mental health disability cover standardsThe definition of "severe mental illness" would include anorexia and panic disorder.