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LifeWise Joins Regence in Backing Away From Small Employer Exchange

Providence insists it over-calculated its proposed rates for individuals and is asking the state’s insurance commissioner for permission to adjust those rates
  May 10, 2013 -- Now that the health insurers have shown their hands and announced whether they intend to participate in Oregon’s insurance exchange, it’s clear that Regence BlueCross BlueShield isn’t alone in backing away from the small employer market known as SHOP. That became quite apparent in a memo sent to insurance brokers by LifeWise Health Plan that was obtained by The Lund Report.
 
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Tribal Members Given Assurances about Health Insurance Exchange

The Exchange also received more than 700 comments about requirements for qualified health plans that will be posted on its website next week
September 20, 2012 -- Once the health insurance exchange gets up and running next October, the 30,000 tribal members likely to participate won’t have to worry about their rights being violated, according to Rocky King, executive director. Read More >>

Insurance Exchange’s Small Employer Program Takes Shape

Easing administrative burden for employers is a main focus
June 19, 2012—The program and technological infrastructure allowing small employers to purchase health insurance through Oregon’s exchange is beginning to take shape. Making the process easy for employers and reducing administrative burden will be key to its success, according to its staff.   Read More >>

Health Insurance Exchange Seeks Public Input on Specifics

Exchange staff expect that getting specific feedback about particular areas of the exchange will help them craft the exchange
April 2, 2012 -- People have until April 13 to submit responses to Oregon’s health insurance exchange about the top three things they consider most important when choosing a health plan. The exchange launched this survey to get constructive feedback from the public as it begins developing the website that people will use to purchase coverage in 2014. Read More >>

Governor Kitzhaber Signs Health Exchange Bill

A work group with representatives from health plans, business, advocates, providers and insurance brokers is expected to come up with the essential benefits that will be offered by the exchange
March 8, 2012 -- Governor John Kitzhaber lauded the bipartisan support by legislators in passing legislation to enact the health insurance exchange, declaring that the exchange will play a pivotal role in improving the quality and health of Oregonians, and, at the same reduce costs. He signed House Bill 4164 in front of consumer advocates, business and healthcare leaders at the Exchange Board meeting this afternoon. Read More >>

Health Exchange Clears Oregon Legislature

March 6, 2012 -- Consumers might see decent affordable coverage on the horizon, now that Oregon lawmakers have given the green light for the new Health Insurance Exchange. Read More >>

Tribal Concerns in Health Exchange Spotlight

American Indian and state leaders signed a contract last week to work through details of qualifications and outreach
March 2, 2012 -- It’s been a busy month in Oregon’s world of health policy, but perhaps nowhere more so than the intersection between tribal health issues and the health insurance exchange. Read More >>

Insurance Exchange Bill Moves Toward Floor Vote, with Amendment Relating to OEBB Opt-Out

School districts will now have a role in helping the insurance exchange choose the benefit plans that will be offered
March 2, 2012—After weeks of being stuck in the Legislature’s budget committee, the bill allowing Oregon’s health insurance exchange to proceed toward implementation is moving toward a House and Senate vote —along with a little baggage in the form of a completely unrelated amendment supported by Republicans. Read More >>

Advisory Committee Will Provide Consumer Perspective for Exchange

The advisory committee looks to ensure that all Oregonians will be represented in the health insurance exchange
November 1, 2011— As Oregon develops its health insurance exchange, a consumer watchdog group is intent on changing the stereotypes associated with government-run programs. Read More >>

Governor Kitzhaber Says the Health Exchange Will Increase Oregon’s Purchasing Power

Appearing before the health insurance exchange board yesterday, the governor said it’s the “starting point” to change the state’s healthcare system
October 7, 2011--Fresh off a trip from the nation’s capital where he attended the Medicaid Managed Care Conference, Governor John Kitzhaber dropped in on the Health Insurance Exchange meeting yesterday, telling the board it’s the starting point to transform Oregon’s healthcare system. Read More >>
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