10,000 Rhode Islanders opt out of state insurance exchange as premiums soar

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 1,290

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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For the first time in a decade, participation in Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace has taken a nosedive.

About 10,000 people covered through HealthSource RI dropped coverage during the 2026 open enrollment period, representing 20% of the 48,000 enrolled before open enrollment began in November, according to data from HealthSource RI published Monday. A copy of the final open enrollment report was shared with Rhode Island Current in advance.

The stark decline in insurance coverage, …

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