Illinois Health Benefits Exchange
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Health insurance marketplace for U.S. state of Illinois |
| Website | getcoveredillinois.gov |
Get Covered Illinois is the health insurance marketplace for the U.S. state of Illinois. The exchange enables people and small businesses to purchase health insurance at federally subsidized rates.
Background
Health insurance exchanges were established as a part of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to enable individuals to purchase health insurance in state-run marketplaces.[1] In this legislation, states could choose to establish their own health insurance exchanges; if they choose not to do so, the federal government would run one for the state.[1]
Small business
On 27 October, 2014 the Illinois online small business marketplace (SHOP) was launched.[2] This exchange facilitates the use of Small Business Health Care tax credits.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lewis, Nicole (July 12, 2011). "HHS Proposes Health Insurance Exchange Rules". Information Week. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-shop-exchange-launch-illinois-1027-biz-20141027-story.html
External links
- Illinois Department of Insurance
- Illinois Health Benefits Exchange (PDF)
- For information on Illinois Health Reform: Illinois Health Matters
- To enroll: Get Covered Illinois
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