Rep. Griffith Comments on Anthem Reentering Virginia’s Health Insurance Market

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., issued the following statement in response to the health insurance provider Anthem's decision to sell individual insurance plans in Virginia, including all jurisdictions of the Ninth Congressional District:

"I am appreciative that Anthem reentered the market, ensuring that Southwest Virginians will have an option to purchase health insurance in 2018.

"Moving forward, I will continue to work towards a rational health insurance system that offers consumers affordability and choice."