Under the Affordable Care Act, each state is charged with setting a minimum level of coverage in order for a health plan to be sold on the exchange — a requirement called "essential health benefits." Insurers may also offer plans with more generous benefits for a higher price. Health plans will be ranked based the quality and generosity of benefits, from platinum to gold to silver or bronze.
The July 13 Hartford Courant has an interview with Kevin J. Counihan, the chief executive officer of Connecticut
