Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling, Illinois Pauses Exchange Implementation

Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling, Illinois Pauses Exchange Implementation

President Obama’s home state of Illinois has become the latest to step back from implementing a health insurance exchange, according to the legislator charged with leading the effort. “I’ve suspended the talks on the Illinois insurance exchange until the Supreme Court makes its decision, which we expect in June,” Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley) told NPR affiliate WIUS. “As the negotiator, it’s very difficult to have … businesses decide how much they’re willing to pay…

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