JOURNAL ARTICLE

Arkansas Governor Seeks to Block Health Insurance Rate Hikes.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tozzi, John; Zhang, Rachel Cohrs; Swetlitz, Ike 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' opposition to proposed premium increases from health insurers, particularly targeting Centene Corp. and Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Arkansas Insurance Department reports that some insurers are seeking average rate increases exceeding 50%, attributed to rising healthcare costs and uncertainty surrounding the continuation of financial support for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. If tax credits for ACA coverage expire, it could lead to a decline in healthier enrollees, resulting in higher costs for insurers. Nationally, ACA insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 18%, with significant hikes requested by major companies like Cigna and UnitedHealth Group. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187168479
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