2026 Final NY small group health insurance rates released by DFS
DFS has released the final approved 2026 NY small group health insurance rates in New York. Statewide, Insurers requested an average rate increase of 24% in the small group market, and DFS approved an average 13% increase for 2026. The list of downstate requested vs. approved rate changes. Your particular plan with either carrier might be higher or lower than the average overall for all small group plans the carrier offers.
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| Company | Requested 2026 Rate Actions | Approved 2026 Rate Actions |
| Anthem Healthchoice Assurance | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| Oxford Health Insurance Inc. | 28.8% | 11.8% |
Peak Advisors, Inc. is a group health insurance brokerage located on Long Island, NY. We specialize in NY small business health insurance plans consisting of 1-100 employees throughout the tri-state area. In addition, we write a full array of Business, Personal, and Senior Insurance products. So give us a call at (631) 207-1800 to discuss you insurance needs.
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