GOP Senators: Obama Administration Missed Warning Signs On Co-Ops
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday, lawmakers grilled acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt over the failed nonprofit health insurers. Slavitt promised the committee that the government is taking steps to help the co-ops, which were created to compete with larger private insurers. Twelve of the 23 set up under the law have gone out of business.
The New York Times:
Republicans Say Government Mismanaged Health Care Co-ops
The Hill:
Lawmakers Grill ObamaCare Official Over Co-Op Failures
USA Today:
Federal Officials Unsure How Much Will Be Recouped From Failed Health Co-Ops
The Wall Street Journal:
Obama Administration Works To Fix Health Insurance Co-Ops