HHS Grant More States Money to Set Up HI Exchanges

Indiana and Washington were among three states the federal government rewarded with money Monday for being in the forefront of setting up health insurance exchanges. This, even though both are among 26 states trying to kill the law in court. The Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced a significant step forward in the development of the exchanges -- grant awards totaling nearly $35 million to Indiana, Washington and Rhode Island, which is not challenging the health law. Indiana will receive $6.8 million, Rhode Island $5.2 million and Washington $22.9 million.