Regulators negotiated smaller health insurance rate hikes

Final merged market premium rate increases approved by the Division of Insurance compared to the original rate that a carrier sought for 2026.

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Note: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and WellSense (also known as Boston Medical Center Health Plan) omitted from chart because regulators rejected their proposed rate increases. Both carriers can appeal the decision.

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