"Basic Health allows states to offer coverage that could be more affordable and comprehensive than the coverage available through the exchange. That, in turn, could help boost enrollment, retention, and access to care among those eligible for Basic Health. On the other hand, if a state's Basic Health program is not well-designed or not appropriate for the state given its specific circumstances, it could lead to a fragmented system with gaps in coverage and disruptions in care for people who move from one program to another as their incomes rise or fall."  MORE >>