During the same period, premiums increased an average 30 percent in the rest of the country.

The basic premium, $78.20 a month, has increased 33 percent in the last two years.

In the last two fiscal years, he said premiums increased about $400,000 to $867,000.

Health care employment, prices and premiums all increased last year, she said.

The premiums will increase but the person does not have to be screened again for insurance.

Premiums in Massachusetts increased by 40 percent from 2003 to 2008, compared to a national average increase of 33%.

The flat premium will increase to $4.90 from $4 on Jan. 1.

The policyholders in those states saw their premiums increase to $27.95 a month from $15.95.

Their premiums would increase by 1 percent for each month of delayed enrollment.

Premiums Would increase the monthly premium from $46.10 to $87.60 in 2002.