Overview of Health Insurance Exchanges

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides overview of various components of federally-administered health insurance exchanges under P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Summarizes exchanges structure...

Provides overview of various components of federally-administered health insurance exchanges under P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Summarizes exchanges structure, intended consumers for health insurance exchange plans, and consumer assistance available in the exchanges, as specified in ACA. Describes availability of financial assistance for certain exchange consumers and small businesses, outlines the range of plans offered through exchanges, and reviews enrollment in exchanges. Addresses implementation and operation of exchanges in 2014 and 2015.

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