Planning Ahead: Preparing for 2019 Plan Year Reinsurance Waivers

With three states using Section 1332 waivers to help fund reinsurance programs for the 2018 plan year, many more state officials are considering the model for their state in future years. Having worked directly with the 2018 reinsurance states, State Health and Value Strategies presents a to-do list for states as they consider reinsurance for 2019. Section 1332 waivers also offer states opportunities to pursue other policy objectives beyond funding reinsurance programs.