Pennsylvania Health Insurance Rates Could Soar in 2026 as Insurers Seek Double-Digit Increases

Public comment opens in Pa. for proposed insurance rate hikes

HARRISBURG — The cost to buy health insurance in Pennsylvania, be it individually or through a small business employer, will grow substantially in 2026 under rate increases proposed by insurance companies.

Pennsylvania health insurers are asking for an average 19% increase for individual ACA plans

It’s the biggest requested increase in at least 10 years. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department's review of the requests typically lead to changes.

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Pennsylvania health insurance rates could soar in 2026 as insurers seek double-digit increases