Health Law Advisor

Our Epstein Becker Green colleagues Jane L. Kuesel, Jackie Selby, and Linda V. Tiano have released a client alert titled "New York Issues 'Invitation to Participate in the New York Health Benefit Exchange,' Clarifying Application Process and State Requirements."

The alert describes a number of the more significant requirements by New York on applicants that want to become eligible for certification as a Qualified Health Plan and to participate in the New York Exchange, as well as applicable time frames and processes.

Following is an excerpt:

The New York Department of Health’s ...

As enacted in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, states are required to have established operational health benefit exchanges by January 1, 2014, or the federal government will implement one for them.