Health Payer Intelligence April 15, 2020
Most payers do not currently plan to hike 2021 premiums, despite an expected increase in claims after the coronavirus pandemic.
As payers cut back on members’ coronavirus testing and treatment costs and employ telehealth services to meet non-emergency needs, they still expect to keep 2021 premium rates level or lower than this year’s, an eHealth survey found.
“Our survey results show that most health insurance companies are taking big steps to allay member concerns in the midst of this unprecedented crisis,” said Scott Flanders, chief executive officer of eHealth.
“It’s interesting to note that, contrary to recent reports, most of the insurers we surveyed do not believe coronavirus will drive them to raise rates in 2021. Almost all say they’re...
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