May 2012 | Joel C. Cantor | Opinion: The New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange, What’s Next?
Last week Governor Christie vetoed the New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act (A2171/S1319), arguing that it is premature to move ahead with authorizing the exchange until the Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the federal health reform law. Even if the Affordable Care Act is upheld in its entirety, this veto is unlikely to interfere with New Jersey’s ability to effectively meet its obligations under the health reform law.