Only One Carrier for Wash State SHOP

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So far, only one carrier has expressed interest in the SHOP exchanges - Kaiser Permanente.
 
SOOOOOOOOO predictable.
7 carriers responded with letters of intent.
2 withdrew
1 left standing

SHOP = Surely Hope (there is more than) One Plan

Their Shop tagline is "Click, Compare, Covered" - they might want to remove the middle word

As a result of initial discussions with carriers and other stakeholders, we have learned that:
 Carriers are challenged with making the necessary operational changes within the time constraints required to implement the SHOP;
 The value of the SHOP is unclear for some carriers and small employers;
 At least one carrier perceives that participation in the SHOP brings with it additional insurance risk that they are reluctant to assume;

http://wahbexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/HBE_OC_130514_WAHBE-SHOP-051513-Board-Briefing-V2.pdf

http://wahbexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/HBE_OC_130514_SHOP-presentation-Board-051513-final.pdf

Washington state SHOP exchange attracts one carrier | LifeHealthPro
 
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