(For you non-hipsters, “pearl-diving” is the rookie mistake of catching your surfboard’s nose in the water while catching a wave, sending its rider flying, then plunging toward the bottom instead of toward the beach. It’s the surfing equivalent of being thrown from your horse.)
Comment: Hey, that was a great use of $204 million taxpayer dollars, whadinnit?
“ ”Staff reductions will commence immediately, with the executive director ( Jeff Kissel) exiting once the bulk of operational activities end,” the report said. “If the state cannot facilitate an orderly transition, the Connector’s operations will abruptly end, as the Connector does not have the resources to continue operations.”"
“The state was notified in March that Hawaii was out of compliance with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, because the Connector wasn’t financially sustainable at the start of this year and wasn’t integrated with the Medicaid system, which determines eligibility for subsidies and tax credits obtained through the exchange. The federal government subsequently restricted grant money to support the Connector and moved to take over its IT functions to allow residents to enroll in coverage through the federal marketplace, healthcare.gov.”
Insurance exchange sets deadlines in preparation of ending services
May 10, 2015, Tribune Content Agency