5 to Offer Health Insurance Coverage in NH in 2015

Five carriers plan to offer coverage in New Hampshire's Health Insurance Marketplace in 2015, which would blunt one of the criticisms about the Affordable Care Act's narrow network in the state.

Anthem was the sole insurance provider with the initial enrollment in 2014.

"Today’s announcement that two additional carriers plan to offer coverage on New Hampshire’s Health Insurance Marketplace in 2015 is fantastic news that will improve affordability and increase choices for all New Hampshire citizens," Gov. Maggie Hassan said in a statement. "Bringing additional competition to our Health Insurance Marketplace is a critical component of our effort to bring quality, affordable health coverage to all Granite Staters, and with five carriers now planning to offer coverage in 2015, we have taken an important step toward improving the health and financial well-being of our people."

Open enrollment for 2015 begins Nov. 15 according to Covering New Hampshire.