Buying Health Insurance Across State Lines — What Does It Mean and What Are the Implications for Consumers?

2:00 – 2:05      Introduction:

• Sara Collins, Ph.D., Vice President, Health Care Coverage and Access, The Commonwealth Fund

2:05 – 2:10      What Does Selling Across State Lines Mean? What Are Association Health Plans?

• Sabrina Corlette, J.D., Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms, Georgetown University Health Policy Institute

2:10 – 2:15      How Would This Policy Change Be Made through Executive Order?  What Are the Implications for State Regulation of Insurance Markets?

• Mila Kofman, J.D., Executive Director, D.C. Health Benefit Exchange

2:15 – 2:20      What Are the Potential Risks to Consumers?

• Kevin Lucia, M.P.H., J.D., Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University