‘We wouldn’t need the ability to cross state lines if the state legislators permitted it. But they won’t because there’s too much money in this.’
Maybe I’m not seeing something here, but the good news [if I interpret this correctly] is the Commerce Clause. States can’t regulate interstate commerce. That was handed to the Federal government — primarily for the purpose of de-reregulating it, and that is exactly what Trump wants regarding insurance competition.
I think you’re probably right, but could see an out: I’m *guessing* they can’t disallow sales of insurance. The stickler would then be that they do demand what benefits should be in the policies. That winds up being the same thing as not allowing sales in other states.
One common example of benefits is the requirement in some states that medical insurance must include wigs for hairloss after cancer treatment. The cost of stuff like that adds up, which is one big reason insurance is more expensive in some states than others.