Small-business exchanges struggle nationally; Washington firms avoid the hassle

Washington is one of two states without a small business health exchange, but it may not be missing out, according to a report from The Washington Post. The newspaper reports that, nationally, few small-business owners have used the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) to buy coverage for their workers. In addition to the federal SHOP being delayed until later this year, many SHOPs around the country are plagued with the same technical problems that have been an issue in the individual…