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August 16, 2010

HHS Announces $46 Million in Grants to Strengthen Rate Review Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services announces $46 million in grants awarded to 45 states and the District of Columbia for strengthening their programs that review premium rates. The grants will be used to "help improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases [and] take action against insurers seeking unreasonable rate hikes."