Higher costs but more options ahead for Ohio ACA insurance
The average premium in
Open enrollment for coverage next year begins
In 2018, the weighted average premium for an individual plan was
While consumers will feel the increase, it's less sharp than last year when premiums rose an average of 34 percent. About 11 percent of the increase was because the
The state said two more companies are preparing to enter the exchange. This will give more options for some of of those shopping for insurance, including in
The state isn't providing specific information until the insurance carriers have been approved to sell insurance.
The aggregate data that was released shows in 2018, eight companies sold health insurance products on the exchange in
But for next year, 10 companies have filed rates and forms for the department to review and all 88 counties will have at least one insurer. Preliminary filings show 16 counties with just one insurer and 33 counties with two.
A map of proposed coverage shows
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