Five large CT insurers interested in exchange

Aetna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, HealthyCT (the new nonprofit co-op plan), and United all sent letters of intent to the CT Health Insurance Exchange signaling their intent to participate. The other large insurer in the state, CIGNA, does not participate in CT’s individual market, according to exchange staff. Harvard Pilgrim did not submit a letter, but may be awaiting licensure. While not binding, the response is very good. As advocates predicted, there was little need to worry about insurers not participating in the exchange. Advocates have criticized the exchange for designing policies very favorable to insurers, lax in accountability, and unaffordable for consumers and small businesses.