Open enrollment for health insurance plans on Rhode Island’s exchange, HealthSource RI, begins Tuesday, November 1st. There will be fewer plans, but lower premiums this time around.
Monthly premiums are increasing by double digits for health insurance plans sold on the federal Obamacare exchange. But in Rhode Island, HealthSource RI head Zach Sherman says it’s just the opposite.
“We’re actually seeing rates go down for 2017. Our current customers are going to see on average their rates go down by about six tenths of a percent, which is a great contrast to the average rate increase of about 22 percent on average across the country.”
Sherman says HealthSource is anticipating high customer volume—and dealing with a new computer system.
“This year we are going to be expanding access to customer service. We’re bringing back walk-in enrollment assistance at our contact center in East Providence.”
People who already buy plans through the exchange can be automatically re-enrolled or select a new plan.
