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GAO: States strengthen oversight of rate hikes

Many state regulators are reining in health payers' ability to raise premium rates at will as they strengthen their review processes and make them more transparent; however, some states still have

North Dakota denied MLR waiver; Iowa, Kentucky approved

Insurers operating in North Dakota were dealt a disappointing blow when the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) denied the state's request to delay implementation of the medical-loss

Premiums drop 40% for high-risk plans

Hoping to encourage enrollment in high-risk insurance programs, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) decreased premiums for the pre-existing condition insurance plans (PCIPs) by as

States' rate review programs receive $200M boost from HHS

Health plans beware--states can soon improve their premium rate review programs by applying for $200 million in healthcare grants now offered by HHS. About $150 million will help states create and