Governor McKee Nominates Cory King as Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner

Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced his nomination of Cory King to lead the Rhode Island Office of The Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC), the state agency dedicated to health insurance oversight. King has been serving as acting commissioner since December 2022.

“Cory has proven to be a dedicated, highly capable leader who is committed to fighting every day to improve our state’s health care system,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I’m thrilled to have Cory continue his work to ensure equitable access and comprehensive coverage for all Rhode Islanders."

During his time at OHIC, King was a key figure in implementing the McKee Administration's Health Spending Accountability and Transparency Program, which gives the state the ability to collect and analyze data on health care spending and quality to promote more affordable health insurance premiums for working Rhode Islanders.

King also helped launch OHIC’s Data Hub [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net], which gives the public analytic dashboards on health care spending, utilization, and payment. Additionally, he led the first comprehensive review of Medicaid reimbursement rates for behavioral health services, home and community-based services, and early intervention which resulted in recommendations by the McKee Administration to increase rates. 

Before stepping up to fill the role of acting commissioner, King served as OHIC’s Chief of Staff from 2021 to 2022 and also as Director of Policy from 2019 to 2021.

King completed his undergraduate degree at Tulane University before earning a master's degree in public policy from Brown University in 2013. He is an active member of the Coverage, Cost, and Value Steering Committee for the National Academy for State Health Policy. 

“It is an honor to be nominated by Governor McKee to serve as Rhode Island’s Health Insurance Commissioner,” said King. “If confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to working in collaboration with all stakeholders to improve Rhode Island’s health care system.” 

King’s name has been submitted to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent.