For States Participating in the Federally Facilitated Exchange (FFE), There Is Still Much Work to Be Done

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 requires all states to establish a health benefit exchange (HBE), a consumer marketplace where uninsured individuals and families can gain access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage.

With the recently extended deadline of Dec. 14, 2012, to submit a Declaration Letter and Blueprint if they wish to operate a state-based exchange, states are currently deciding which model to operate under.

This KPMG Government Institute Issue Brief highlights the many decisions and actions a state electing to have the federal government operate their exchange (known as a Federally Facilitated Exchange or FFE) must address.