If you haven’t already heard, the most important component of the Small Health Business Options Program, or SHOP exchanges, has been delayed on the federal marketplaces until at least 2015. The lack of employee choice on these exchanges is a big let-down for small businesses. We talk with Josie Martinez, senior partner/general counsel of EBS Capstone a few questions about the impact the delay of will have on small business owners and their employees in the 33 applicable states.
Thom: Where does the Obama administration stand today regarding health care reform?