Need health insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange? Enrollment deadline is this Sunday.
Open enrollment for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange closes at
For those who need help selecting a plan or navigating the enrollment process, Public Health --
Compared to last year, fewer people are selecting a plan through
Since enrollment opened
As of Wednesday, 22,606 of this year's enrollees are new to the exchange, which is a 7% bump compared to this time last year.
The slight drop in overall enrollment since last year can be attributed to a variety of factors, including a strong economy, affordability, and changes that
Many existing customers are looking into plans different from what they purchased last year. Almost two-thirds of people who had a plan set to auto-renew have opted to switch plans instead, Marchand wrote in an email.
"Affordability remains a big focus, and our current customers are shopping more this year to find options that better meet their needs and budget," Marchand said. "We are also seeing an uptick in new customers coming on to the Exchange compared to last year, which is a positive sign for the individual market and ongoing efforts to get all residents covered."
The exchange launched in 2013, after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, also known as Obamacare, was passed by
Exchange customers will have some new options next year with the launch of Cascade Care, a public option passed by the Legislature this year to standardize health plans, reduce deductibles and limit premium rate increases.
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