Law360 Quotes Joel Ario on ACA Marketplace Debut
"3 Vital Signs to Watch as ACA Marketplaces Debut"
Law360
September 30, 2013 - Law360 quoted Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health Solutions, on how the landmark health reform law is working.
As reported by Law360, health insurance exchanges will still premier nationwide regardless of a government shutdown. Though the much-anticipated marketplaces will open as scheduled, the Congressional Budget Office is expecting participation to be fairly modest at first, with 7 million Americans signing up for private policies the first year. Industry insiders caution that it will be some time before any firm conclusions can be drawn about enrollment, as coverage doesn't start until January 1 at the earliest.
But by halfway through the open enrollment period, which runs from October 1 to March 31, there should be a good portrait of how things are going, said Ario.
"If you're not seeing some significant enrollment by the end of the year, you would certainly start to wonder," Ario said.
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