Despite Republican objections that it was moving too fast, and reported threats of political reprisals, the Senate approved changes to a system of shopping for medical insurance care that supporters liken to internet sites like Travelocity.
By a 27-22 vote, senators set new rules for the state’s fledgling health care exchange, which is being set up in conjunction with the federal Affordable Care Act.
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The Senate bill goes back to the House, where Rep. Eileen Cody, chairwoman of the Health Care and Wellness Committee, said she expected the new version to pass. Work on the exchange starts this month, but the final system isn’t scheduled to be up and running before fall of 2013.
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Some revisions likely will be needed next year, Keiser said: “Every piece of heavy lifting takes refinement. This is akin to trying to build Social Security on a state level.”
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2012/mar/01/senate-passes-health-exchange-bill/
Hat Tip: The Spokesman-Review
By a 27-22 vote, senators set new rules for the state’s fledgling health care exchange, which is being set up in conjunction with the federal Affordable Care Act.
...
The Senate bill goes back to the House, where Rep. Eileen Cody, chairwoman of the Health Care and Wellness Committee, said she expected the new version to pass. Work on the exchange starts this month, but the final system isn’t scheduled to be up and running before fall of 2013.
...
Some revisions likely will be needed next year, Keiser said: “Every piece of heavy lifting takes refinement. This is akin to trying to build Social Security on a state level.”
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2012/mar/01/senate-passes-health-exchange-bill/
Hat Tip: The Spokesman-Review
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