Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Illinois- Quinn Mulls Executive Order for Health Insurance Exchange

Gov. Pat Quinn is weighing whether to use an executive order to jump-start planning for Illinois’ health insurance exchange, a move that could rankle both state legislators and business groups.

In an apparent sign of impatience with the slow-moving Illinois General Assembly, a spokeswoman for the governor said the administration may use the order to create the “skeleton” of an exchange, which would allow staff to push forward with planning efforts.

That option immediately drew criticism.



http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120214/NEWS03/120219913/quinn-mulls-executive-order-for-health-insurance-exchange
Hat tip: Crain's Chicago Business

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