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Health Insurers Seek Rate Hikes

Regulators are being asked by some insurance companies to approve significant premium rate hikes, but some experts say consumers probably won’t face the steep increases being requested.

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Nancy Sebrian, a patient service representative at The People's Community Clinic helps Angelina Chavez fill out paperwork. The Community Health Assistance Program, a program that helps Texans get access to insurance, will run out of federal grant money in a few weeks.
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Regulators are being asked by some insurance companies to approve significant premium rate hikes, but some experts say consumers probably won’t face the steep increases being requested. (Modern Healthcare)

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