Proposed rate decreases for individuals!

On June 15th the Commerce Department shared the proposed individual health insurance rates for 2019.  It will come as a relief to many that these rates are all trending towards a decrease, some by more than 10%! 

Insurer

Proposed Average Change

(as calculated by each insurer)

Blue Plus -11.80%
Group Health -7.40%
Medica Insurance Company -12.40%
PreferredOne Insurance Company -3.00%
UCare -7.00%

Please note that these figures are not final and are subject to change.  For more details, check out this article from the Pioneer Press.