June 5, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
“As CEO of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, I have been saddened and horrified by the brutal death of George Floyd while in police custody. His death represents one of the most recent in a long history of violence against black people, including Philando Castile, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and…
June 1, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
Today, Pam MacEwan, Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange), issued the following statement regarding the proposed 2021 health insurance rates for Washington state announced by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC): “The Exchange has received the proposed rates from the OIC for health carriers planning…
May 15, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today is adding to its current outreach efforts to ensure that individuals who have recently lost their job or their employer coverage, have experienced a change in income, or experienced another qualifying event visit WAHealthplanfinder.org or use the WAPlanfinder Mobile App to sign up…
May 13, 2020
We are excited for you to see what is new with Washington Healthplanfinder. We have updated our system to prepare for Cascade Care. Cascade Care creates new coverage options available through Washington Healthplanfinder during Open Enrollment, starting November 1, 2020 for January 1, 2021 coverage. These plans will not be…
May 6, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today is urging individuals who did not secure health insurance for 2020 to sign up for coverage by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, the deadline of the limited-time special enrollment period (SEP) through Washington Healthplanfinder…
April 30, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today is reminding individuals who are currently without health insurance that Friday, May 8 is the deadline to request and select a plan for this limited time special enrollment (SEP) period through Washington Healthplanfinder for coverage beginning May…
April 23, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
Over 16,000 customers selected a plan for qualified health coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder since March 10, when a special enrollment period was announced in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Additionally, Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) enrollments are increasing. The special enrollment period allows anyone uninsured and eligible to enroll in…
April 9, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today is reminding uninsured individuals impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Washington that the special enrollment period is extended through May 8, 2020, for coverage beginning May 1, 2020. Washingtonians who may qualify for health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder using existing…
April 8, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
As unemployment rapidly increases during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, many individuals will need to find new health coverage to provide vital protection as cases continue to increase and uncertainty grows. The silver-lining is that there are options for those who need health coverage in Washington state. Here are some tips…
April 1, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash.
In response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Washington state, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today announced it is extending the current special enrollment period for individuals who are uninsured. The original special enrollment period, that ran from March 10, 2020 through April 8, 2020, will now continue…
