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Amwins Quarterly Carrier Update Overview | Q2 2026

2/1/2026
Quarterly Updates

Amwins Quarterly Carrier Update Overview | Q2 2026

2/1/2026

Amwins Connect is pleased to announce the following updates for Q2 2026 small group fully insured plans.

Bookmark this page! Updates will be added as they become available.

Further details are available year-round on the Forms & Benefits and Quarterly Release Status pages, and be sure you don't miss out on any Broker Bonus programs available!

Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager today for more information about these and all of our exciting opportunities.

Select a state to learn more:

WESTNORTHEASTSOUTHEASTMID-ATLANTIC
Arizona
California		Connecticut
New Hampshire
New York		Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina		District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia

West Region

Arizona

CARRIEROVERVIEW
Banner|Aetna
  • Rate Update: 2.7%
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Rate Update: 2.1%

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California

CARRIEROVERVIEW
Aetna
  • Rate Update: HMO 1.8%, PPO Full 4.8%, PPO Limited 4.8%
Anthem
  • Rate Update:
    • HMO: 1.3% Full, 2.0% Limited
    • PPO: 1.8% Full, 1.9% Limited
    • PPO HSA: 1.0% Full, 0.6% Limited
Blue Shield
  • Rate Update: 2.3%
CaliforniaChoice
  • Rate Update: Varies by carrier
Covered California for Small Business
  • Rate Update:
    • HMO: 0.06% Full, 2.5% Limited
    • HMO HSA: 0% Full, 1.9% Limited
    • PPO: 2.2%
    • PPO HSA: 1.9%
Health Net
  • Rate Update: HMO 3.8%, PPO 4.1%, PPO HSA 3.6%
  • Underwriting Promotions: Enhanced Choice promo extended through Q2 (reduced paperwork requirements, reduced participation, network flexibility), Sell HMO with 6 promotion has been discontinued
Kaiser Permanente
  • Rate Update: Rate pass
MediExcel Health Plan
  • Rate Update: Rate pass
Sharp Health Plan
  • Rate Update: 2.2%
Sutter Health Plan
  • Rate Update: Rate pass
UnitedHealthcare
  • Rate Update:  HMO 6.7%, PPO 6.7%, Navigate 0%
Western Health Advantage
  • Rate Update: Rate pass

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Northeast Region

Connecticut

CARRIEROVERVIEW
Anthem
  • Rate Update:  
    • PPO: 2.3% Full, 2.7% Limited
    • PPO HSA: 2.7%
Oxford
  • Rate Update: 2.1%
UnitedHealthcare
  • Rate Update: 2.1%

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New Hampshire

CARRIEROVERVIEW
Anthem
  • Rate Update: HMO 2.7%, PPO 2.8%

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New York

CARRIEROVERVIEW
Anthem BC (Upstate)
  • Rate Update: 2.5%
    Anthem BCBS (Downstate)
    • Rate Update: 2.5%
    HealthPass
    • Rate Update:
      • HMO and HMO HSA: 7.5%
      • PPO: 6.0%
      • PPO HSA: 3.0%
      • EPO: 2.7% Full, 2.5% Limited
      • EPO HSA: 2.8% Full, 2.6% Limited
    Oxford
    • Rate Change: 2.7%
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Change: 3.0%

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    Southeast Region

    Florida

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    Florida Blue
    • Rate Update: 2.6%
    Florida Health Care Plan (FHCP)
    • Rate Update:  1.7%
    Truli
    • Rate Update:  2.4%
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update:
      • EPO/EPO HSA: 3.7%
      • HMO/HMO HSA Full: 2.5%
      • HMO/HMO HSA Limited: 3.7%
      • PPO: 3.5% Full, 3.7% Limited
      • PPO HSA: 3.6% Full, 3.7% Limited

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    Georgia

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    Anthem
    • Rate Update: 3.0%
    Kaiser Permanente
    • Rate Update: minor rate changes

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    North Carolina

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update: Details pending

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    South Carolina

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    BlueChoice HealthPlan South Carolina
    • Rate Update: Details pending
    BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
    • Rate Updates: 2.4%
     UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update: Details pending

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    Mid-Atlantic Region

    District of Columbia

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    CareFirst
    • Rate Update: 
      • HMO & POS: 2.2%
      • PPO: 2.0%
    Kaiser Permanente
    • Rate Update: 1.2%
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update: 2.3%

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    Maryland

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    CareFirst
    • Rate Update: 1.8%
    Kaiser Permanente
    • Rate Update: 1.5%
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update: 2.3%

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    Virginia

    CARRIEROVERVIEW
    Anthem
    • Rate Update:
      • POS 7.9%, POS HSA 7.8%
      • PPO 7.5%, PPO HSA 7.7%
    • Portfolio Updates: New Alternative Link Plans (now called Clear Choice and Virtual Access Plus), new Out-out Home Delivery, new dental plans
    CareFirst
    • Rate Update:
      • HMO & POS:1.9%
      • PPO: 1.7%
    Kaiser Permanente
    • Rate Update: 1.2%
    Sentara Health Plans
    • Rate Update:
      • HMO: 4.8%
      • HMO HSA: 4.9%
      • POS: 4.9%
      • POS HSA: 5.1%
      • PPO: 11.3%
      • PPO HSA: 11.4%
    UnitedHealthcare
    • Rate Update:
      • HMO: 4.1%
      • POS: 4.1% Full, 3.1% Limited

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