SB 5445 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Requires the state to establish a health benefit exchange consistent with the federal affordable care act to begin operations no later than January 1, 2014. |
Establishes the health benefit exchange development board to: (1) Coordinate with the administrator of the state health care authority to successfully complete implementation of planning and establishment grants received by the authority pursuant to the affordable care act; and |
(2) Develop a business plan and timeline for establishing and implementing a state-administered health benefits exchange. |
Authorizes the administrator of the state health care authority to enter into: (1) Information-sharing agreements with federal and state agencies and other state exchanges to carry out the provisions of the act; and |
(2) Interdepartmental agreements with the office of the insurance commissioner, the department of social and health services, the department of health, and any other state agencies necessary to implement the act. |