Participating plans will offer a combined 165 policies on the exchanges, almost 100 policies short of the 260 that were anticipated, raising concern that similar shortages may be seen in other states as they prepare for enrollment to begin in October according to CMS’ timeline.
One suspected reason for the shortage of plans is fear among insurers the exchanges will immediately attract the sickest patients, while healthier consumers will enroll more slowly or accept the relatively small penalties for foregoing health insurance, according to the report.
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