Tag: health insurance premiums

Health insurance information unclear in Florida

S.Vagus
Florida health insurance

Florida health insurance rates are hard to understand Florida residents may have to wait some time before they can get clear information concerning the rates of health insurance plans that will be sold through the state’s exchange system. The exchange is scheduled to begin open enrollment on October 1, but information concerning the costs that consumers will face through the exchange has been difficult to decipher. Analysts from the Kaiser Family Foundation states this week that the state has yet to provide information that can be clearly understood, which could…

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Study finds that health insurance rates are growing at a slow pace

S.Vagus
Health insurance rates

Kaiser study highlights growth of health insurance premiums The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new study concerning the growth of health insurance rates in the U.S. The study shows that rates are, in fact, on the rise, but that these rates are growing more slowly than had been predicted by several insurance companies and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office. The organization suggests that, despite its controversial nature, the Affordable Care Act is not leading to any significant increase in health insurance rates. Conversely, the organization notes that the federal…

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Health insurance rates could spike in Florida

S.Vagus
Florida health insurance

Health insurance rates are set to rise, warns Florida commissioner Health insurance rates could see a dramatic rise in Florida, according to Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty. The commissioner claims that health insurance rates for small businesses and individuals will rise as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Rising rates are being linked to the formation of an insurance exchange within the state. Florida will not operate its own health insurance exchange, the presence of the exchange and the provisions of the Affordable Care Act could make coverage significantly more…

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Health insurance costs in U.S. are lower than anticipated

H. Cutner
Health Insurance Affordable Care Act Cost

Forecasts are beginning to show that the costs of the coverage aren’t as high as predicted. According to data from the Department of Health and Human Services, the cost of health insurance is considerably lower than it anticipated for small businesses and consumers, as the healthcare exchanges start to come together. This is promising news for President Obama and his supporters, as the exchanges are the heart of his signature law. The health insurance exchanges in each state are central to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Their ultimate…

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Health insurance rates to rise in Rhode Island

Logan B.
health insurance

Rhode Island Insurance Commissioner approves higher health insurance rates The cost of health insurance is set to grow in Rhode Island. Insurance Commissioner Christopher Koller recently approved rate increase proposals that will affect more than 200 plans throughout the state. Higher rates will take effect in 2014 and approval was granted to proposals coming from UnitedHealth of New England and Tufts Health Plan, as well as others operating in the state. On average, rates are to increase by 10% for a variety of plans. Rates for individual market to rise…

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