Proposed rate hikes for long-term care plans would double premiums for thousands of seniors

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 957

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Thousands of Maryland seniors paying for long-term health care could see their annual premiums double, or triple, over the next several years if state officials approve the steep increases requested by four Maryland insurance companies last week.

On Thursday, representatives from the insurance companies told state officials that premium rate increases were needed due to greater than anticipated utilization of benefits and lower mortality among participants. But for Marylanders faced with paying those monthly premiums, …

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