Georgia’s Obamacare Exchange Exit Could Leave Thousands Uninsured

Georgia’s proposal to walk away from the federal HealthCare.gov insurance exchange would leave as many as 100,000 people in the state going without coverage, analysts who support Obamacare say.

The Peach State’s plan would have consumers buy coverage directly from insurers or through web brokers. It recently picked up steam with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services saying the state’s application can move forward. The CMS scheduled a fast public comment period ending Sept. 16 with a final decision due within 180 days.

Forgoing the use of an exchange that allows consumers to compare and buy ...