HHS releases guidance on HIX partnership model

According to HHS, the overall goal of the state-federal partnership exchange is “to enable the exchange to benefit from efficiencies when states have existing regulatory authority and capability, and to provide a framework for constructing elements of the federally-facilitated exchange (FFE) to state markets and residents while maintaining a positive and seamless experience for consumers.” This model gives states a considerable amount of involvement in online marketplaceareas such as plan management, consumer assistance and outreach-related activities. This option also allows states to take a more gradual approach in possibly setting up a state-run model in the future, if they so please.

So far, 20 states, including Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York and Oregon have been conditionally approved to run a state-based or partnership exchange. Be sure to also check out Deltek’s brand new Be Health Insurance Exchange Vertical Profile Application. The expanded coverage gives vendors a competitive edge by extensively tracking states’ progress in HIX implementation. As always, be sure to follow Deltek’s Health Care and Social Services Team on Twitter @GovWin_HHS, or connect with us through LinkedIN.