Why not let the feds manage your health insurance exchange?

November 12, 2012 7:45 AM

What are the practical advantages of a state setting up its own health insurance exchange, versus letting the federal government create/manage the exchange for the state?

Are there particular benefits or drawbacks to one exchange approach or the other that make this a difficult question for some states? What impact does the decision make on the citizens (or health care providers) of a state?

posted by pokermonk to Law & Government (2 answers total)

The biggest thing is that there are some very good but very regional healthcare providers who may not participate in a federal exchange.
posted by bitdamaged at 8:31 AM on November 12, 2012

Best answer: This Washington Post article gives a good high-level overview of the practical challenges of state-run vs. federal exchanges.
posted by commander biscuit at 8:44 AM on November 12, 2012 [1 favorite]