Whether HealthCare.gov turns out to be a success or failure remains to be seen. A look at just how difficult the project was.
As things appear today, come January, 2014 when HIXs and Medicaid programs must be operational, very few states will be rolling out a truly "no wrong door" offering that includes SNAP and TANF -- making now the time to take action.
To reach the health insurance exchange timelines U.S. states must begin building necessary IT infrastructure now, but the federal guidelines and standards are not yet solidified. Caveat emptor.
