Attorney General Tong Statement on Double Digit Increases in Approved Health Insurance Rates

Press Releases 09/10/2025 Attorney General Tong Statement on Double Digit Increases in Approved Health Insurance Rates (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement regarding double-digit increases approved today by the Connecticut Insurance Department for seven health insurers for plans available on the individual and small group market, both on and off the state-sponsored exchange. Collectively, the plans cover approximately 224,000 people in Connecticut. Year after year, insurers have sought rate increases that far exceed other inflationary and general economic growth measures. "These double-digit increases reflect a badly broken system that we cannot afford to ignore. The insurers, the hospitals, the pharmacy benefit managers have zero incentive right now to negotiate lower costs for Connecticut families. Too many families are drowning in these ballooning premiums, deductibles, coinsurances and copays. By the time these rate demands hit the Insurance Department for review, it's too late. It's an utterly unworkable system and it has to change," said Attorney General Tong. Twitter: @AGWilliamTong Facebook: CT Attorney General Media Contact: Elizabeth Benton [email protected] Consumer Inquiries: 860-808-5318 [email protected] Twitter Facebook Email Print