Why Health Insurance Is Different in Every State

Health insurance can look completely different depending on where you live. But why does your state have so much influence over the plans and options available to you? In this episode, we break down the role state and federal governments play in health insurance. We explain the difference between federally facilitated and state run ACA Marketplaces, why private health insurance options are available in some states but not others, and how government involvement in healthcare has changed over time. We also look at the bigger picture. How much control should states have? What role should the federal government play? And what could a Medicare for All system actually mean for the future of health insurance? If you’ve ever wondered why health insurance varies so much from state to state, this episode will help make sense of the system.