Posts Tagged ‘health insurance exchange’

White House rejects Chaney’s health exchange plan

by Associated Press Published: February 8,2013

Tags: benefits, federal government, health care, health insurance exchange, insurance, plan, proposal, rejection, state agency

JACKSON — The Obama administration has rejected Mississippi’s proposal to create a state-run health insurance exchange, according to state Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, dealing a blow to his bid to craft an exchange despite the opposition of Republican Gov. Phil Bryant. Chaney, during a news conference, said he was “sorely disappointed” that the application had [...] [...]

Chaney disputes report; hasn’t shelved insurance exchange plans

by Associated Press Published: July 13,2012

Tags: exchange, health, health benefits, health care, health care reform, health insurance, health insurance exchange, public health, state agency

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says details for an online marketplace for Mississippians to shop for insurance policies are place and nothing further needs to be done until after the November election. A Chaney spokesman told the Associated Press on Friday that it was incorrect to suggest that plan has been placed on hold. Spokesman [...] [...]

Craft helping to give more choice with healthcare reform

by Becky Gillette Published: November 13,2011

Tags: health insurance, health insurance exchange, healthcare, Lanny Craft

While some states have balked at setting up a health insurance exchange (HIE) that is part of the healthcare reforms, in Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has supported an exchange designed to make it easier for people to shop online for health insurance policies before it was made part of health care reform legislation. Since 2007 [...] [...]

Recent Posts

Polls

If the 2015 election for Mississippi governor were held today, for whom would you vote?

View Results

The MBJ poll should not be considered a scientific one. Results reflect only the opinion of those who participate.

Loading ... Loading ...

Recent Comments