ACA enrollment in Washington plummets 13% after premium hikes
Nearly 36,500 Washington residents dropped exchange coverage as premiums rose after enhanced tax credits expired, the state health exchange said.
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Washington health insurance enrollment hits record decline
Washington saw a nearly 13% decline in health insurance enrollment this year, marking the largest drop since the state’s insurance marketplace launched in 2012, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
According to the latest data from the Washington State Health Benefits Exchange, the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as "Obamacare") insurance market in Washington State has experienced its largest decline since the platform's inception this year. This is largely due to the expiration of the federal "Enhanced Premium Tax Credit" at the end of last year, leading to a significant increase in premiums for middle-income families. In 2026, appro…
Washington: Effectuated ACA enrollment down 11 - 16% so far; over
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:05amOnce again: The true measure of ACA healthcare coverage enrollment isn't how many people select policies during the Open Enrollment Period, it's how many actually have those policies in effect (aka "effectuated enrollment"). via the Washington HealthPlanFinder: Unprecedented number of Washingtonians drop health insurance following Congress’ failure to renew enhanced premium tax credits New report shows expiration of enha…
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