What Are Connectors and How Do They Work?

Connectors: What are they and what aren't they?

This session introduced the idea of Connectors. What do you need to think about in designing Connectors and what problems are you trying to solve? Why did Massachusetts include a Connector in the health reform plan and what is the functionality envisioned for the Connector?

Amy Lischko
Former Commissioner, Health Care Finance and Policy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Connectors, Exchanges, and Employee Choice Pools

Connectors can be designed in many different ways depending on the goal of state policy makers. This session highlighted three models: (a) The District of Columbia Equal Access Act; (b) The Massachusetts Connector; and (c) The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Health Connections pool.

Ed Haislmaier
Research Fellow
The Heritage Foundation

Robert Carey
Director of Planning and Development
Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority
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Ken Comeau
Vice President
Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA)
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