- Assembly Bill 311 seeks to change state insurance law.
- Georgia's legislature took authority from the insurance department, prompting the insurance commissioner to seek restoration of rate authority.
Georgia Approves 20.7% Health Insurance Rate Hike for 2027
What happened
Georgia's state insurance commissioner finalized 2027 rates on September 25. The approved average increase for unsubsidized enrollees is 20.7%, which is higher than the national average of about 15%. Additionally, Georgia eliminated the window-shopping period that normally allows residents to preview 2027 plans before open enrollment begins on November 1.
Why it matters
The rate changes place Georgia among states with significant premium volatility. This action directly impacts the health insurance market within the state.
Georgia's legislature took authority from the insurance department, prompting the insurance commissioner to seek restoration of rate authority.
Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GeorgiaSpeculative
Residents in Georgia might face increased health insurance costs due to the 20.7% average rate increase.