Healthy choices for individual Tennesseans buying health insurance for 2024 [Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.]

Nov. 3—Chattanoogans who don't have health insurance through their employer, Medicare or TennCare have a variety of options to choose from to buy individual insurance plans through the health exchange marketplace.

In most instances, premiums for next year won't be increasing as much as in prior years, and some new plans will offer cheaper options than what is currently available.

As sign-ups for 2024 coverage plans begin this week, most consumers also should be able to qualify for government assistance with their health plans.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has approved six insurers for individual policies offered through the Affordable Care Act health exchange for 2024, including four in the Chattanooga market. On average, insurers were granted rate increases smaller than in a year ago, when rate increases averaged 8.5%

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