N.H. Insurance Exchange Will Have 60 Health Plan Choices This Year
The state's tally is up from 11 plans during the first year of the health law. Also in the news, health exchange shoppers in Colorado and Minnesota could experience some cost increases.
The Associated Press:
State To Have 60-plus Health Care Plans In 2015
There will be more than 60 health plans available to consumers in New Hampshire when enrollment begins next month, up from the 11 offered during the first year of the federal health care overhaul. Five carriers will be offering plans starting Nov. 15 and individuals will have 40 plans to choose from, while small businesses will have 21, according to Covering New Hampshire, the organization that provides information about the Affordable Care Act in the state. (10/27)
The Denver Post:
Colorado Health Insurance Buyers May Get Smaller Tax Credits In 2015
Colorado health-insurance consumers relying on tax credits will see their share of premiums rise an average of 77 percent next year if they keep the same plans, according to the state's preliminary analysis. While premiums overall are not expected to increase significantly in 2015, the way tax credits are calculated under the Affordable Care Act is creating challenges for Colorado consumers. (Draper, 10/27)
The Associated Press:
Renewal Costs May Surprise MNsure Customers
Minnesotans who bought policies on the state's health insurance exchange are starting to get their first renewal notices, and many could be in for a jolt. Premiums for most of the more than 55,000 individuals signed up for private insurance plans via MNsure are going up. For the nearly 33,000 who have coverage from PreferredOne, most who want to keep those policies next year will have to pay over 60 percent more, according to officials with the Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters who've seen the company's rate data. (Karnowski, 10/27)
Meanwhile, California Healthline takes a look at how Covered California's open season will impact Medi-Cal sign-ups --
California Healthline:
How Open Enrollment Affects Medi-Cal
Covered California's three-month open enrollment period starting Nov. 15 is expected to boost signups for Medi-Cal -- even though the open enrollment period doesn't apply to Medi-Cal. (Gorn, 10/27)
