Stakeholder and tribal consultation. The Commonwealth recognizes the importance of stakeholder input and is committed to maintaining open communication with impacted groups including insurers, agents, advocates, small businesses, health care providers, state agencies, consumers and business leaders. Key activities include: KHBE staff will continue making presentations and holding public meetings to educate and inform stakeholders about the Exchange. The Exchange Advisory board will meet monthly to address key Exchange requirements and policy issues. Advisory board sub-committees consisting of consumers, other stakeholder groups and interested parties will be established to study specific policy issues and advise the board. KHBE will post materials and background information on the public Exchange website including stakeholder reports, meeting minutes and comments. KHBE will utilize an email distribution list to provide updates on Exchange activity and opportunities for stakeholder input and feedback. KHBE will meet one-on-one and in small group meetings with stakeholders, experts and other impacted state agencies. After evaluating public feedback from the six public forums held in July and August, the KHBE anticipates scheduling additional regional forums in March or April of 2013. The KHBE is required by EO 2012-587 to review and discuss issues with the Exchange Advisory board. On September 18, 2012, Governor Xxxxxxx issued an amended Executive Order establishing the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange and appointing the Advisory board members and chair. The Board held their first meeting on September 27, 2012. Members received a brief background on the HBE, federal requirements, policy issues and expectations. The Board agreed to meet every fourth Thursday of the month with the exception during the months of November and December due to the holidays. Additionally, the initial subcommittees were identified to address the following: Behavioral Health Dental/Vision Education and Outreach Navigator/ Agent Qualified Health Plans SHOP Each subcommittee has an appointed board member serving as chair and KHBE staff for assistance. Subcommittee meetings will be held at the least monthly or more frequently if necessary. All board and subcommittee meetings and materials will be posted on the KHBE website. Posted meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Kentucky Open Meetings Act. To facilitate ongoing stakeholder communication KHBE maintains an email distribution list ...
Stakeholder and tribal consultation. As outlined above, California implemented from the early days of Exchange planning and development a comprehensive stakeholder consultation process. It has relied on multiple strategies and forums to engage stakeholders and capture their input. California developed and adopted a stakeholder engagement plan and tribal consultation policy as outlined above. California expects to continue to actively engage stakeholders and to implement the new stakeholder consultation plan effective January 2013.
