CHOICE Administrators’ CEO Addresses Future of Health Insurance Exchanges at Inland Empire Association of Health Underwriters Forum
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Focusing his remarks on one of the most significant changes being brought about by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Goldstein told the audience that health insurance exchanges provide new opportunities for brokers and health insurance agents to grow their business. “Employers and individuals are looking for a vehicle that provides affordable health insurance that meets their needs while providing choice and affordability, and for many health insurance exchanges will be the answer,” he said.
Goldstein said that while exchanges may be sold directly to the consumer, the critical role of brokers has been acknowledged by the state; and the broker’s expertise and knowledge will be more important than ever in this environment. “Brokers are best equipped to provide the information and unbiased recommendations employers need to make well-informed decisions,” said Goldstein. “Trusted, licensed and qualified brokers can also provide guidance and important perspective on everything from routine issues to serious policy interpretation.”
Health insurance exchanges create an online, one-stop shopping mall where employers, consumers, insurance brokers and others can easily view competing health plans side by side, comparing benefits, costs, provider networks and other features and choose the one that best fits their needs. The PPACA mandates that all U.S. states and territories establish and launch their own health insurance exchange by
For the past 16 years, CHOICE Administrators has operated
In addition to examining the future of health insurance exchanges, the
Founded in 1990, the
CHOICE Administrators Exchange Solutions is part of The Word & Brown Companies, the nation’s leading developer and administrator of consumer-choice insurance exchange models. Among the exchanges currently operated by CHOICE Administrators are the
Further information is available at www.choiceadminexchanges.com.
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