Governor Gary Herbert wants the Obama administration to approve Avenue H, Utah’s version of a health insurance exchange. While it fits some of the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Avenue H does not meet all of the standards for state-based exchanges. The Governor is intending to go forward with Avenue H even if it is not approved. The Affordable Care Act requires all states to have a health insurance exchange. There are three options. One option is to run a state-based exchange. Another option is to have an exchange that is a partnership between a state government and the … Continue reading →