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Rhode Island’s new affordability program takes effect as open enrollment starts Nov. 1

Published Oct 21, 2026, 9:19 PM

Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage through HealthSource RI runs from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Jan. 31, with a new state subsidy program intended to offset the sharp premium increases Rhode Islanders absorbed this year. When enhanced federal premium tax credits expired at the end of 2025, average premiums across HealthSource RI’s customers rose 101% […] The post Rhode Island’s new…

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