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Massachusetts Regulators Approve Mixed 2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes

Massachusetts state health insurance regulators have finalized 2026 premium rates for the merged market, overseeing individual and small business health plans. While six insurers received approval for rate increases between 7% and 12.2%, major carriers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and WellSense Health Plan had their proposed premium hikes of 12.9% and 16.2% respectively, rejected. Both rejected carriers can appeal the decision.