Money, Meet Mouth

Earlier this month, I mentioned that while states have the power to enact certain proposals--like allowing out-of-state health insurance policies to be sold in their markets--none were yet putting their money where their mouth is. Well, one state edged its way a little closer to that possibility this week (though it's still a long away away from actually allowing this):

With supporters arguing it would make coverage more affordable, lawmakers began considering a bill Wednesday that would open Florida to stripped-down health insurance policies from other states.

The bill, which was approved by a House subcommittee, could undergo major changes in the coming weeks. But at a minimum, the proposal refueled a long-running debate about whether coverage requirements --- known as "mandates" --- drive up the cost of insurance in Florida.