Cover Oregon
Cover Oregon
Cover Oregon (pronounced /ˈkʌvər ˈɔːrɪɡən/) was a health insurance marketplace for the U.S. state of Oregon, established as Oregon's implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Etymology
The name "Cover Oregon" is derived from the state's name, Oregon, and the word "cover," which in this context refers to providing health insurance coverage.
History
Cover Oregon was established in 2011 following the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The marketplace was intended to help Oregon residents and small businesses compare and purchase health insurance plans. However, the website for Cover Oregon faced significant technical issues upon its launch in 2013, which led to its eventual closure in 2015. The responsibilities of Cover Oregon were transferred to the federally run HealthCare.gov.
Related Terms
- Health insurance marketplace: A service available in every state that helps individuals, families, and small businesses shop for and enroll in affordable medical insurance.
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA): A federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010. Also known as "Obamacare."
- HealthCare.gov: A health insurance exchange website operated under the United States federal government under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cover Oregon
- Wikipedia's article - Cover Oregon
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