CMS Crafting Exchange Out-Of-Pocket Cost Estimator

A CMS official revealed last week that the agency is developing an out-of-pocket cost estimator for exchange consumers and is seeking input on its design. CMS' work comes amid a growing push for transparency of health insurance exchange data, and as the National Health Council distributes a report that shows most patients with chronic conditions found the exchanges hard to navigate and lacking affordable plans that properly covered their needs. HHS is working on an out-of-pocket cost estimator and more...