Washington State: Countdown to coverage for 2025

via the Washington Health Benefit Exchange:

Apply and select a health and/or dental plan by Jan. 15 for coverage beginning Feb. 1

Just one week left to secure individual health and dental insurance beginning Feb. 1. Customers who visit Washington Healthplanfinder by Jan. 15 can shop, compare and find more affordable coverage for 2025.

“Federal enhanced premium tax credits are still available to help reduce monthly costs through 2025 for many Washingtonians,” Washington Health Benefit Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulrey said. The Exchange runs Washington Healthplanfinder, the state’s online marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage.

“Premium tax credits have been instrumental in helping a record number of Washingtonians sign up for insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder. Your health is our priority, and we don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to access tax credits that help you save on your monthly premiums”

Premium tax credits are secure through 2025 but require Congressional action at the federal level in order to continue beyond the end of next year. In Washington state these tax credits are aiding more than 70% of Washington Healthplanfinder customers reduce their health care costs.

All Washington residents are encouraged to visit Washington Healthplanfinder to apply for dental and health insurance for 2025. Customers can shop, compare and select a plan at wahealthplanfinder.org, call the Exchange Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633 (TTY: 1-855-627-9604) for remote support in multiple languages, or connect with a trusted resource in their community by visiting Support in Your Area to find a nearby in-person assister. 

Washington Healthplanfinder’s Customer Support Center has extended hours during open enrollment. The center will be open and ready to help customers from 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on the weekends and holidays. The following adjustments were made to the center’s schedule; extended hours are subject to change: 

• Saturday, Jan. 11: 10. a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
• Monday, Jan. 20: Closed

Reminders: Enrollment is offered year-round to individuals and families through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Customers enrolled in Apple Health will receive a notice 60 days before the month they enrolled in or renewed their coverage last year.

About Washington Healthplanfinder

Washington HealthplanfinderTM is an online marketplace for individuals and families in Washington to compare and enroll in health insurance coverage and gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing and public programs such as Medicaid. Open enrollment for Washington Healthplanfinder is from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025. Enrollment reports and data are available from Washington Health Benefit Exchange.