This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in King v. Burwell, upholding tax credits for customers buying health insurance through both state and federal marketplaces.
"Oregon operates - and has always operated - a state-based marketplace, and we are pleased that the Court recognized that status in its opinion today," said Patrick Allen, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS).
Oregon's health insurance marketplace moves from Cover Oregon to DCBS July 1, 2015. The department will continue to use the HealthCare.gov website but will perform all other marketplace responsibilities, such as most plan management responsibilities, in-person assisters/navigators program, consumer outreach and education, operations, and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) marketplace.
The opinion has no impact on Oregon's health reform efforts.
"We look forward to helping connect even more Oregonians with health coverage when open enrollment begins this fall, and continuing work with our state partners on efforts to reduce costs and improve quality of care," Allen said.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, visit www.dcbs.Oregon.gov.
June 25, 2015
