Anthem to leave Obamacare markets in Nevada, Georgia in 2018
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"Today, planning and pricing for ACA-compliant health plans has become increasingly difficult due to a shrinking and deteriorating individual market, as well as continual changes and uncertainty in federal operations, rules and guidance, including cost sharing reduction subsidies and the restoration of taxes on fully insured coverage," the company said.
The news upset Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, who called Anthem's decision "a significant blow to the state's individual marketplace."
"I am frustrated and disappointed with Anthem's surprise and abrupt decision to leave the healthcare exchange especially during uncertain times," Sandoval said, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.
"Residents in Washoe, Clark and Nye Counties who have purchased from the state-based exchange will still have two providers to purchase from during the next open enrollment period." ■