Illinois’ Big Move: The Shift to a State-Based Health Exchange

Illinois is making a major shift in its health insurance marketplace by transitioning to a State-Based Exchange (SBE)—but what does that mean for you? In this episode of The Council Covers It, host Kate Morthland sits down with Director Morgan Winters, the expert leading this transition, to break down everything you need to know.

Morgan brings a wealth of experience in healthcare policy and exchange operations, having played a key role in Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace, MNsure. Together, we’ll explore the goals, timeline, and impact of this shift—and what it means for Illinois residents.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What a State-Based Exchange is and why Illinois is making the switch
✅ Key milestones in the transition and what to expect moving forward
✅ Insights from Illinois’ first Open Enrollment as a state-based exchange on the federal platform
✅ Lessons learned from other state-based exchanges and what’s crucial for success

Keep in Touch:

📲 Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter (@IL_LHIC) for the latest updates on health and life insurance.
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🌐 Visit www.ilhic.com for more resources and updates.

Learn More About GetCovered:

📌 Visit the Get Covered Illinois website for important information on health coverage.
📩 Sign up for State-Based Marketplace updates and meetings by clicking this link: HBEAC