The exchange enables people and small businesses to purchase health insurance at federally subsidized rates.
Since its inception, over 388,179 Illinois consumers have gained health insurance coverage.
[1] Health insurance exchanges were established as a part of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to enable individuals to purchase health insurance in state-run marketplaces.
[2] On October 27, 2014, the Illinois online small business marketplace (SHOP) was launched.
[3] This exchange facilitates the use of Small Business Health Care tax credits.