FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2026
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has received rate filings from four health insurers for plans to be offered in the individual and small group markets, both on and off the state-sponsored exchange, Access Health CT. As part of CID’s statutory responsibilities, the CID will conduct a thorough and careful review of each filing to ensure compliance with Connecticut insurance laws and regulations.
The CID’s review process will examine each submission in detail, requiring insurers to provide justifications and supporting evidence for their requested rates. All filings are available on the CID’s website.
“These filings reflect a broader challenge facing Connecticut’s healthcare system. Connecticut families are under increasing pressure from rising healthcare costs, and the current trajectory is unsustainable,” said Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Josh Hershman. “As always, the Department’s experienced actuarial team will thoroughly review every filing to ensure requested rates are justified under state law. Lasting progress will require action across the healthcare system. Providers, hospital networks, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), insurers, and policymakers all have a responsibility to help address the factors driving costs.”
This year there is a decrease in the number of rate filings because UnitedHealthcare and ConnectiCare have each notified the CID of planned internal insurer consolidations. Both companies will remain active in Connecticut’s health insurance market, and consumers will continue to have coverage options available from these companies for the 2027 plan year. Consumers affected by these changes will receive information from their insurer prior to the renewal explaining any impacts and available coverage options.
The 30-day public comment period for all filings begins Friday, June 5, 2026. The public can share comments online on the rate filing webpage or submit them by mail to the Connecticut Insurance Department at P.O. Box 816, Hartford, CT 06142-0816.
The CID will hold a public informational session on the requested rate filings in August, and members of the public will have an opportunity to speak. The date and time will be announced once finalized.
Open enrollment for the 2027 coverage year will begin in the Fall of 2026, consistent with prior years.
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Contact: Mary Quinn
Communications Director
Mary.Quinn@ct.gov
Cell: (959) 529-4904