Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 1 The Affordable Care Act David Riemer, Senior Fellow Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States Michael Bare, Research and Program Coordinator Project for Health Insurance Exchange Education (PHIXE)
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 2 Exchanges Health Insurance Exchanges Are a Centerpiece of ACA
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 3 By 11/16/2011… States must submit “blueprints” to HHS:
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 4 By 1/1/2014… States must have a self-sufficient individual exchange in operation.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 5 By 1/1/2014… States must have a self-sufficient small group exchange in operation.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 6 At any time… States can choose to operate a separate exchange for government employers.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 7 At any time… States can choose to merge the individual and small group markets.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 8 On 1/1/2016… The ACA requires the SHOP to include employers with up to 100 FTEs.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 9 On 1/1/2017… The ACA allows states to add employers of any size in the SHOP.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 10 On 1/1/2017… States can include government employers in the SHOP exchange.
Michael Bare and David R. Riemer, “Exchange Risk Pools: Policy Options for States” 11 Discussion and Thank You Please feel free to contact us: Michael Bare, Research Director and Program Coordinator, and David Riemer, Director of Policy and Planning Community Advocates Public Policy Institute 728 North James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI Phone: