Premium Increases
In March 2010, HMSA planned to raise premiums by 7.8% to small businesses, and 15.1% for clients under its large business plan, "Health Plan Hawaii Plus". The increase request was deemed necessary to cover rising healthcare costs.
HMSA premiums have gradually increased, in line with the rest of the nation. Despite Hawaii's increased health care costs compared to the rest of the nation, HMSA premiums have historically been and continue to be among the lowest in the nation
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