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Health Insurance Bulletin 2008-2
Change of Address and phone number June 19, 2008
The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner has moved and is now located at:
Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg. 69-1
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
New Phone 401-462-9517
Some health insurance regulations and bulletins refer to the prior address and/or telephone number of the Office. This Bulletin is to inform industry and interested parties that notification and/or filing requirements that require use of the Office’s address and/or telephone number should use the Office’s new address and/or telephone number as of the date of this bulletin.
Rhode Islanders to save $15 - 20 million off Blue Cross and United rates
June 18, 2008
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 the complete press release and background documents, click the headline above.
HEALTHpact - health insurance for RI small businesses
Struggling with rising health insurance premiums? Small employers should check out the new HEALTHpact plans. (click the logo for external link):
What is the OHIC?
The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) was established by legislation in 2004 to broaden the accountability of health insurers operating in the state of Rhode Island. Under this legislation, the Office is dedicated to: 1. Protecting consumers
2. Encouraging fair treatment of medical service providers
3. Ensuring solvency of health insurers
4. Improving the health care system’s quality, accessibility and affordability The Office sets and enforces standards for health insurers in each of these four areas.
