ObamaCare? North Dakota Blue Cross to Raise Premiums As Much as 17 Percent; Lower Than What BC Sought -- Nothing To Do With The Bakken

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Data points:

• To take effect May 1, 2011
• Won't affect employer groups: Individuals trying to go it alone are in a world of hurt
• Annual rate increases: 2.4 to16.9 percent (based partly on when ObamaCare took effect)
• Premium hikes were lower than those sought by the insurer (translation: wait until next year)