I’m a few days late in posting this, but in case you missed last week’s Health Wonk Review, be sure to check it out. Jason Shafrin hosted this edition, and he did a great job. Here are some of my favorite articles in this round-up: Charles Gaba explins his projections for round three of open enrollment (pro… Read more about Spook-tacular Health Wonkery
Archives for October 2015
Why is Colorado Health OP shutting down?
UPDATE, 10/20/15: On October 19, Colorado Health OP filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court, seeking an injunction and temporary restraining order to allow the carrier to continue to sell policies – and participate in the 2016 open enrollment period – while working for the next few weeks to secure funding from one of the… Read more about Why is Colorado Health OP shutting down?
A harvest cornucopia of health wonkery
Joe Paduda did an excellent job with this week’s Health Wonk Review. If you’re looking for some good weekend reading material, look no further. I highly recommend Roy Poses’ article highlighting yet another case of the industry-government revolving door, and Max Horowitz’s summary of House v. Burwell and its implications for the ACA’s cost-sharing subsidies. And… Read more about A harvest cornucopia of health wonkery
Colorado Health OP risk corridor payment shortfall
EDIT 10/7/15: Updated information from Colorado Health OP added at the end of this post. EDIT 10/17/15: Updated with more details about the budget-neutrality of the risk corridor program. EDIT 10/20/15: On October 19, Colorado Health OP filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court, seeking an injunction and temporary restraining order to allow them to participate in the… Read more about Colorado Health OP risk corridor payment shortfall
IRS 2016 HSA contribution limits and out-of-pocket maximums
Open enrollment is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about the health insurance plan you want in 2016. HSA-qualified high deductible health plans (HDHPs) have remained a popular choice among consumers, with enrollment climbing every year for more than a decade. And while there used to be concerns that the ACA’s… Read more about IRS 2016 HSA contribution limits and out-of-pocket maximums