Oregon Health Insurance Exchange

Rocky King Faces Gauntlet of Criticism in State Capitol

The besieged leader of the state insurance exchange weathered a storm of criticism and outlined new promises for enrollment after a string of broken ones since Cover Oregon’s failed launch on Oct. 1.

Nov 20, 2013

The Hidden Truths behind Health Reform

An insurance agent raises concerns about what health reform will mean to individuals, small groups and how it will impact prices

Mar 5, 2013

Oregon’s Health Exchange Plows Ahead Despite Unknowns

December 19, 2012 -- With the nod of approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to run a health insurance exchange, Cover Oregon is plowing forward toward implementation. It’s scheduled to have a Web-based, one-stop marketplace up and

Dec 19, 2012

Health Insurance Exchange Hires Tribal Analyst

Jim Roberts, policy analyst with the Indian Health Board, is hopeful Sonciray Bonnell will be able to make the hard policy calls

Aug 23, 2012

Health Insurance Exchange Board Hammers Out Choice, Communication Issues

July 18. 2012 -- The Health Insurance Exchange Board intends to launch an aggressive communication campaign next summer and encourage people to purchase insurance so they can avoid paying a penalty starting in January 2014 when the Affordable Care Act kicks in.

Jul 18, 2012

Oregon Seeks Public Comment on Essential Health Benefits

July 9, 2012 -- The State of Oregon is seeking public comments on the Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Workgroup’s final recommendation. Beginning in 2014, the Federal Affordable Care Act requires health plans sold in the individual and small group markets to offer a comprehensive package of items and services, known as “essential health benefits.” The EHB Workgroup, appointed by Governor Kitzhaber, was charged with recommending an EHB benchmark plan from one of ten choices outlined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Jul 9, 2012

Health Insurance Exchange Prepares to Serve Oregonians Next Year Christen McCurdy Thu, 06/28/2012 - 09:01

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Oregon’s Health CO-OPs and Insurance Exchange Expect to Collaborate

May 14, 2012—Anticipating future collaboration, representatives of Oregon’s two developing healthcare CO-OPs gave a presentation to the state health insurance exchange’s board last week.

May 14, 2012

Insurance Agents to Play Critical Role in Oregon’s Insurance Exchange

April 16, 2012--The Oregon Health Insurance Exchange wants to train and use insurance agents to help uninsured individuals and small businesses purchase insurance starting in 2014. But questions remain about the role of insurance agents and their impact on consumers who may rely on them for advice.

Apr 16, 2012