HHS Final Market Stabilization rule announced

[MichaelB]

HHS announced the final "Market Stabilization Rule" on 4/13. The press release is here, the rule here. Basically, it includes 5 measures.

- The open enrollment period is modified

- Special enrollment compliance will be reviewed more rigorously

- Insurers have greater flexibility to not renew policies that are not current

- Actuarial value ranges have been widened

- Insurer network adequacy review and certification will be delegated to the states

This blog post from Health Affairs Blog (here) gives a good overview and explanation of the detail and impact. It will surely impact some ACA users, but doesn't look to have a significant impact on E-R Forum members.

 

[LARS]

Now let's hope Administration maintains funding subsidies, which is the elephant in the room.

 

[donheff]

Cost sharing is still on the potential cutting block. Insurers may start bailing any day now if that isn't clarified.