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New York health insurers ask for 16.6% boost to Obamacare rates

It's not as high as the 18 percent hike they requested last year, but the 16.6 percent health insurers are asking for is still a substantial increase in cost for New Yorkers who dont get help from subsidies under the ACA.

By Zachary Tracer | Updated on June 08, 2017
It's not as high as the 18 percent hike they requested last year, but the 16.6 percent health insurers are asking for is still a substantial increase in cost for New Yorkers who don’t get help from subsidies under the ACA. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Health insurers in New York are seeking another year of hefty premium increases for their Affordable Care Act plans, adding fuel to the debate over the law’s future.

Related: Cuomo takes steps to keep New York insurers in Obamacare

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