Rhode Island · Employer Resource Hub

We take care of you — navigating Rhode Island health insurance, together.

Rhode Island Health Insurance Solutions is a local resource for small to mid-size Rhode Island employers who want to understand healthcare access, compare realistic insurance options, and talk to someone who actually knows the Ocean State. From Providence to Newport County, Kent County, South County, and Northern Rhode Island, the right benefits aren't just an expense line — they're one of the best tools you have for helping your employees and holding onto them.

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Rhode Island State House & Providence skyline

What This Is

A trusted local resource — not an insurance company

We are not an Association Health Plan, not pooled risk, and not a "one plan for everyone" program. We're a place for Rhode Island business owners, CFOs, HR leaders, and nonprofits to get educated, compare realistic options, and connect with local advisors before making a decision.

1

Learn

Understand how Rhode Island health insurance actually works — plan years, deductibles, coinsurance, and the state regulator and marketplace that shape your options.

2

Compare

See realistic funding options side by side — fully insured, level-funded, small-group, captive, and comparison carriers — with plain-language explanations.

3

Talk to Someone Local

Request a no-obligation review with a local advisor who understands Rhode Island employers, the current market, and your renewal timeline.

Why Rhode Island Employers Need a Local Guide

Rate pressure is real — and the details matter

Rhode Island's commercial health insurance market moves every year, and the numbers behind that movement are easy to misread if you're not looking closely. Employers who understand what's requested versus what's approved — and who plan accordingly — are in a stronger position at renewal.

20.1%
2027 requested weighted average individual market rate increase — requested, pending OHIC review
8.7%
2027 requested weighted average small group rate increase — requested, pending OHIC review
$59.3M
Saved by Rhode Islanders in 2026 vs. what commercial insurers requested (OHIC-approved 2026 rates)

Sources: Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC), "2027 Requested Commercial Health Insurance Rates Have Been Submitted to OHIC for Review," June 15, 2026; OHIC, "2026 Rate Review Process Press Release – Approved Rates," September 15, 2025. See Rate Trends & Market Reality for full context and citations.

Your Options

Every employer's situation is different — explore the realistic paths

We walk through a fully insured carrier, a level-funded program, a small-group program, and a captive structure — plainly, with no pressure.

BCBSRI + PFA

Rhode Island's dominant fully insured carrier, paired with a Provider Fee Alliance arrangement.

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Triad

Small-group program on the CIGNA national PPO network.

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Blue Funding

Level-funded option for groups of 10–150 employees.

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InCap Captive

A pool/captive structure for larger Rhode Island employers (50–2,000).

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See the Full Options Overview