Monday, November 25, 2024
11/25/2024
In 2010, California was the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating a state-administered health exchange under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The California Health Benefit Exchange is governed by a five-member independent state Board with members appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. The California Exchange (effective October 2012 branded as COVERED CALIFORNIA) has been working to lay the groundwork for the dramatic expansion of coverage that will benefit millions of Californians starting in 2014. California expects that coverage in the Exchange will begin on time by January 2014 with the goal of serving approximately 2.3 million Californians by 2017. Accomplishments to date include: (1) Appointed Board of Directors governed by California public open meeting laws, state and Federal conflict of interest laws and Board approved policies and bylaws; (2) Embraced through public deliberations a shared vision, mission and values for the Exchange; (3) Convened regular,
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
