People in the policy world are all about waivers. In other words, they like exceptions to the rule – whether it’s for self-interest motives or for beneficence. So, naturally, it makes sense for market-minded policymakers to pursue waivers that sidestep big government health care laws like Obamacare.

One such waiver that may seem appealing to limited government proponents is the “State Innovation Waiver.” As a part of section 1332 under Obamacare, the waiver supposedly grants states flexibility to restructure the way in which people obtain health coverage.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few exceptions to this exception to the rule that ought to give pause. Check out what the Foundation for Government Accountability has to say about the State Innovation Waiver on the Health Affairs blog here.