Companies Offering Health Insurance Plans for Rhode Island in 2016
Rhode Island has one of the lowest uninsured populations in the nation, and while there aren’t that many carriers to choose from, they seem to be meeting expectations.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- UnitedHealthcare
Companies to Offer Health Insurance Plans for Rhode Island in 2017
With UnitedHealthcare scheduled to exit the Rhode Island market, there will only be two carriers remaining. United only had a small portion of enrollees and their exit should not have a large impact on the entire group of enrollees.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
The following carriers are available through private exchanges or third parties in Rhode Island:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- UnitedHealthcare
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Plan Rates Increase in 2017
Rhode Island is the few states expected to experience a decrease in rates. Blue Cross has requested a small increase (comparatively speaking,) and Neighborhood Health Plan requested a decrease in rates. Overall, the weighted average increase will be 1.3 percent, which is significantly lower than the national average.
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