The rate hikes would have affected groups with fewer than 50 employees. The groups include Anthem Blue Cross, which withdrew a 2.5 percent rate hike; Blue Shield Life and Health, which provided a $1 million credit to 58,000 small businesses; and Aetna, which halved its proposed 2.6 percent premium hike for 9,200 employees.
Mr. Jones identified lower health insurance costs as a top priority for this year. He can review proposed health insurance rates but cannot deny or modify changes.
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