Health insurers request rate hikes next year

Green Mountain Care Board members hear public comment on Blue Cross Blue Shield premium increases last year. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
Vermont’s two insurers are asking regulators to approve rate increases for plans offered next year on the state’s health care exchange.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, the state’s biggest insurer, wants an average 5.3 percent hike for plans offered to individuals, families and small businesses.Get all of VTDigger's health care news