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Rhode Islanders to save $15 - 20 million off Blue Cross and United rates

The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner announces a $15 - 20 million savings to large employers that get their health insurance from Rhode Island’s largest insurers.

For more information please see the following documents:



     2008 large group rate modification press release
     Large Group decision summary
     Public Solicitation re Large Group Oversight
     Large and Small Group filing letter 2-28-08
     Large and Small Group filing leter 4-10-08
     Blue Cross Large Group Filing
     United Large Group Filing
     BCBSRI lg group approval
     UHCNE plan affordability guidance
     UHCNE lg group approval

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