HHS Proposal On Optional Standardized Plans Divides Health Stakeholders

Covered California and consumer advocates are trying to get the federal government to follow in states' footsteps on using standardized plans, despite vocal opposition from the insurance industry that the idea would limit free enterprise, confuse consumers and impose “one-size-fits-all” coverage on Healthcare.gov shoppers. State insurance commissioners worry about how flexible the federal standards will be for states' needs and existing local standardized benefits, and the pharmaceutical industry has its own concerns with the proposal. Most state exchanges haven't weighed...