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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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July 30, 2008
OHIC releases Health Insurance Advisory Council 2007-2008 Report

July 30, 2008
OHIC releases Professional Provider Plan Workgroup Final Report

July 08, 2008
OHIC Provides guidance for small group rate filing

June 19, 2008
OHIC Bulletin 2008-2 Change of Address

June 18, 2008
Rhode Islanders to save $15 - 20 million off Blue Cross and United rates

April 18, 2008
OHIC seeks public comment on large group rate review

April 11, 2008
OHIC releases Special Legislative Commission Report.

March 1, 2008
OHIC releases Market Merger Task Force Report.

February 29, 2008
OHIC finalizes Bulletin Number 2008-1: Bundling Discounts

February 22, 2008
OHIC posts Blue Cross large group trend filing approval and reduction