Starting in 2014, the Health Benefit Exchange will enable eligible Rhode Islanders to compare coverage plans and buy health insurance in the private marketplace. This means individuals and small businesses will be able to take advantage of the same purchasing power as large companies. Further, the state's insurers will be required to provide detailed information about the price, quality and service to the health coverage they offer. The introduction of enabling legislation at the state level is an important step forward in the process of establishing an Exchange here in R.I.
http://www.ltgov.ri.gov/rihrc/exchange.php
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