New Name Approved by the Board Today; Redesigned Website Coming Soon
SACRAMENTO – After extensive research and planning, the California Health Benefit Exchange Board today approved “Covered California” as the name for the new health insurance marketplace created to expand health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The name and logo (below) are an important step in launching the new marketplace, which will be available to the public for early enrollment in October 2013, with coverage available to almost five million Californians effective January 2014.
“After testing this name and many others among representatives of California’s diverse populations, the board of the Exchange approved a new name and logo design that conveys to the public who we are and what they can expect,” said Peter V. Lee, Executive Director for the newly named Covered California. “We have chosen a name that we believe will speak to all Californians because the success of the Exchange will depend on our ability to connect with California’s diverse communities in a wide variety of ways to increase awareness of new options for health coverage.”
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Response to Health Exchange’s Qualified Health Plans Indicates High Interest in Participation from Insurers
Increase in Competition Should Lead to Better Pricing, Quality and Service
SACRAMENTO – A recent response from health insurers indicates a strong interest in offering health plans through the California Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that will expand coverage for millions of Californians beginning in January 2014. High participation by health plans means that the Exchange can offer California consumers a wide-range of health care coverage options in every region of the state. Plans selected to be in the Exchange will be available to all Californians, over three million of whom will be eligible for federal credits making their coverage more affordable.
“The good news is that the high interest in participation from the multiple plans will lead to more competitive pricing, greater choice for the consumer, and ultimately improved quality and service,” said Peter V. Lee, Executive Director of the California Health Benefit Exchange.
SACRAMENTO – A recent response from health insurers indicates a strong interest in offering health plans through the California Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that will expand coverage for millions of Californians beginning in January 2014. High participation by health plans means that the Exchange can offer California consumers a wide-range of health care coverage options in every region of the state. Plans selected to be in the Exchange will be available to all Californians, over three million of whom will be eligible for federal credits making their coverage more affordable.
“The good news is that the high interest in participation from the multiple plans will lead to more competitive pricing, greater choice for the consumer, and ultimately improved quality and service,” said Peter V. Lee, Executive Director of the California Health Benefit Exchange.
The California Health Benefit Exchange is Now “Covered California”
New Name Approved by the Board Today; Redesigned Website Coming Soon
SACRAMENTO – After extensive research and planning, the California Health Benefit Exchange Board today approved “Covered California” as the name for the new health insurance marketplace created to expand health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The name and logo (below) are an important step in launching the new marketplace, which will be available to the public for early enrollment in October 2013, with coverage available to almost five million Californians effective January 2014.
“After testing this name and many others among representatives of California’s diverse populations, the board of the Exchange approved a new name and logo design that conveys to the public who we are and what they can expect,” said Peter V. Lee, Executive Director for the newly named Covered California. “We have chosen a name that we believe will speak to all Californians because the success of the Exchange will depend on our ability to connect with California’s diverse communities in a wide variety of ways to increase awareness of new options for health coverage.”
The aim is to make sure that the new name and logo will come to be recognized as a symbol for affordable, quality health insurance options, and a trusted place where all Californians can get accurate information about how to become insured. Covered California will be complemented by tag-line, additional images, advertisements and a website, expected to launch later this year, to promote the Exchange’s promise of offering affordable health care coverage for millions of Californians and small businesses.
SACRAMENTO – After extensive research and planning, the California Health Benefit Exchange Board today approved “Covered California” as the name for the new health insurance marketplace created to expand health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The name and logo (below) are an important step in launching the new marketplace, which will be available to the public for early enrollment in October 2013, with coverage available to almost five million Californians effective January 2014.
“After testing this name and many others among representatives of California’s diverse populations, the board of the Exchange approved a new name and logo design that conveys to the public who we are and what they can expect,” said Peter V. Lee, Executive Director for the newly named Covered California. “We have chosen a name that we believe will speak to all Californians because the success of the Exchange will depend on our ability to connect with California’s diverse communities in a wide variety of ways to increase awareness of new options for health coverage.”
The aim is to make sure that the new name and logo will come to be recognized as a symbol for affordable, quality health insurance options, and a trusted place where all Californians can get accurate information about how to become insured. Covered California will be complemented by tag-line, additional images, advertisements and a website, expected to launch later this year, to promote the Exchange’s promise of offering affordable health care coverage for millions of Californians and small businesses.
HBEX13 - Request for Proposals for Outside Legal Counsel
The Exchange is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide legal counsel to assist with Affordable Care Act implementation, including interpretation and anticipation of federal guidance.
HBEX13 - Request for Proposals for Outside Legal Counsel
HBEX13 - Attachment 1
HBEX13 - Attachment 2
HBEX13 - Request for Proposals for Outside Legal Counsel, Addendum 1 (posted 11/5/12)
HBEX13 - Response to Questions (posted 11/5/12)
HBEX13 - Notice of Intent to Award (posted 11/28/12)
Click here to view the original announcement.
HBEX13 - Request for Proposals for Outside Legal Counsel
HBEX13 - Attachment 1
HBEX13 - Attachment 2
HBEX13 - Request for Proposals for Outside Legal Counsel, Addendum 1 (posted 11/5/12)
HBEX13 - Response to Questions (posted 11/5/12)
HBEX13 - Notice of Intent to Award (posted 11/28/12)
Click here to view the original announcement.
HBEX11 - Administration of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Solicitation
The Exchange is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to provide for the Administration of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). The Exchange seeks to contract with a Vendor for the following sales and operational services: Sales Support and Fulfillment, Agent and General Agent Management, Eligibility and Enrollment, Financial Management, Customer Service, and Information Technology Services. The Vendor is expected to support the business functions of the Exchange for SHOP in order to begin enrollment in health insurance coverage by the start of initial open enrollment in October 2013.
Please note the following: The Model Contract for the Administration of SHOP Solicitation is in development and will be posted as an Addendum. The Exchange reserves the right to formally modify the Solicitation with an Addendum during the Solicitation process. The last day to submit (a) Questions for Clarification of the Solicitation and (b) Notice of Intent to Bid is 10/17/12 at 12:00pm PST.
Please submit all correspondence to:
Stakeholder or Vendor comments can be sent to the email above using Attachment 25 – Inquiries of the solicitation document.
Administration of SHOP Solicitation (posted 10/12/12)
Administration of SHOP Solicitation: Final for Bidder Response
Administration of SHOP Attachments
Administration of SHOP Appendices
Addendum # 1 (posted 10/16/12)
Notice of Intent to Respond
Addendum # 2 (posted 10/22/12)
Administration of SHOP Solicitation: Vendor Inquiries Addressed
Vendor Inquiry Responses v2 (Updated 10/26/12)
Addendum # 3 (posted 10/25/12)
Model Agreement
Addendum # 4 (posted 10/29/12)
Administration of SHOP Soliciation: Final for Bidder Response - Addendum # 4
Attachment 23 - Bid Schedule - Addendum # 4
Model Agreement - Addendum # 4
Addendum # 5 (posted 11/1/12)
Vendor Inquiry Responses v3 (Updated 11/1/12)
Notice of Intent to Award (posted 1/28/13)
Notice of Intent to Award
Click here to view the original post.
Please note the following: The Model Contract for the Administration of SHOP Solicitation is in development and will be posted as an Addendum. The Exchange reserves the right to formally modify the Solicitation with an Addendum during the Solicitation process. The last day to submit (a) Questions for Clarification of the Solicitation and (b) Notice of Intent to Bid is 10/17/12 at 12:00pm PST.
Please submit all correspondence to:
Kelly Long
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Health Benefit Exchange
560 J Street, Suite 290
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: HBEXSolicitation@hbex.ca.gov
Exchange Office: (916) 323-3539
Stakeholder or Vendor comments can be sent to the email above using Attachment 25 – Inquiries of the solicitation document.
Administration of SHOP Solicitation (posted 10/12/12)
Administration of SHOP Solicitation: Final for Bidder Response
Administration of SHOP Attachments
Administration of SHOP Appendices
Addendum # 1 (posted 10/16/12)
Notice of Intent to Respond
Addendum # 2 (posted 10/22/12)
Administration of SHOP Solicitation: Vendor Inquiries Addressed
Vendor Inquiry Responses v2 (Updated 10/26/12)
Addendum # 3 (posted 10/25/12)
Model Agreement
Addendum # 4 (posted 10/29/12)
Administration of SHOP Soliciation: Final for Bidder Response - Addendum # 4
Attachment 23 - Bid Schedule - Addendum # 4
Model Agreement - Addendum # 4
Addendum # 5 (posted 11/1/12)
Vendor Inquiry Responses v3 (Updated 11/1/12)
Notice of Intent to Award (posted 1/28/13)
Notice of Intent to Award
Click here to view the original post.
Notification of Intent to Award SHOP Procurement Assistance Consultant Services
Solicitation RFQ 2012-01: SHOP Procurement Assistance Consultant Services
Notice of Intent to Award
award a contract to:
Cambria Solutions
1050 20th Street, Suite 275
Sacramento, CA 95811
There will be a five (5) workday period allowed for protest. The protest period commences on October 11, 2012 and ends at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time on October 18, 2012. Protests must be mailed or delivered to:
California Health Benefit Exchange
Attention: Kelly Long
560 J Street, Suite 290
Sacramento, CA 95814
Click here to view the original announcement.
Covered California Seeks Support Consultant Services for Qualified Health Plan Management
Covered California is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to provide support services for the Qualified Health Plan (QHP) solicitation. The ideal Vendor will develop, in consultation with the Exchange, an approach to evaluation of QHP bids that is organized, systematic, effective, and thorough and that will support selection of QHPs which will drive the Exchange’s vision of health care delivery system reform and affordability for California consumers in 2013.
HBEX10 - Solicitation Support Consultant Services: QualifiedHealth Plan Management
HBEX10 - Solicitation Support Consultant Services: QualifiedHealth Plan Management
HBEX10 - Soliciation Support Consultant Services: Qualified
Health Plan Management -Addendum # 1
Addendum # 1 (posted 11/2/12)
HBEX10 - Notice of Intent to Award (posted 12/14/12)
HBEX10 - Updated Key Action Dates (11/21/2012)
Release
Addendum 1 Date:
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November
2, 2012 before 4PM
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Questions
Due Date:
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November
7, 2012 by noon
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Response
to Questions Due Date:
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November
15, 2012 by 4PM
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Proposals
Due Date:
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November
30, 2012 by 4PM
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Estimated
Interview Dates:
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December
11 – 13, 2012
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Notice
of Intent to Award
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December
14, 2012
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Estimated
Term Dates:
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December
26, 2012 through July 31, 2013
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