HHS Initial GuidanceHHS的初步指导.pptVIP

Today’s Issue Is more choice always better? How much choice is too much? Should the Exchange manage the number and type of products on its store shelves? The Affordable Care Act – Statutory Requirements Requires coverage of essential health benefits Limits actuarial value to the precious metals (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and a catastrophic plan Sources of variation Allows coverage of additional benefits Does not prescribe cost-sharing designs Potential Benefits of Standardization Make comparisons easier Improve consumer decision-making Enhance competition ? improve quality and reduce