Consumer Guide
Why rates matter to me?
The increase of health insurance rates can affect the cost of your premium. A rate is a base price for health benefits.
What are health insurance premiums?
A premium is the specific amount you pay as a policy holder. The actual premium you pay may be higher or lower than a rate based on factors such as your age and where you live.
When a company submits a request for a health insurance premium increase at or above the 10% threshold for individual or small employer health plans, consumers may access pending and disposition (https://ratereview.healthcare.gov) of rates changes through our website.
You may submit comments here, or email your comments to insurance.hirr@arkansas.gov or mail to: Attn: Health Insurance Premium Rate Review Division, 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202-2087. Consumer comments will be taken into consideration.
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- Click Here to learn more about Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Rebates
Sample: Summary of Coverage and Benefits
Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurers and employers who offer coverage for their employees must provide clear, consistent information about health plans.
Click here to view the sample template
