The issues with the Affordable Care Act go far beyond a botched enrollment process, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) told members of the National Association of Health Underwriters Tuesday at the organizations annual Capitol Conference. Made clear by recent town halls shes held, Ayotte says there is sheer confusion among the general public on everything from co-pays and deductibles to provider network limitations.
As a result, now more than ever, your advice is critical, she told the more than 800 NAHU members gathered in Washington. However, Ayotte said the brokers ability to provide advice remains in jeopardy, thanks to the medical loss ratio provision of the ACA.