Exchange IT-Washington Health Care Authority Selects Vendor for Exchange System Design

The Health Care Authority has selected Deloitte Consulting LLP as the Apparently Successful Vendor to design, develop and implement the state's Health Benefit Exchange IT system to create a seamless and easy-to-use system.

The Authority now begins contract negotiations and hopes to begin project activities with the selected vendor in late February. The statewide Exchange is a significant initiative under the Affordable Care Act’s national health care reform. In 2014, it will be an on-line marketplace, making it easier for consumers to choose a commercial health plan that works best for them, and provide access to tax credits and public programs such as Medicaid to make those plans more affordable. Funded by a $23 million federal grant, the state Health Care Authority has taken initial responsibility for development of the Exchange. A nine-member governing board appointed by Governor Gregoire in December will assume governance of the program in March 2012.

http://www.hca.wa.gov/news_release/health-care-authority-announces-apparently-successful-vendor.html

Hat tip: Washington State Health Care Authority