Welcome! We believe everyone in Washington should have access to quality information about their health insurance options.
This website provides information about getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including:
To begin, keep in mind these key points about health insurance in Washington:
In Washington, open enrollment for 2020 health plans has ended. This means that, unless you qualify for an exception, you won't be able obtain health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder until the 2021 open enrollment period begins in the fall of 2020.
If you’ve recently lost your job or income due to the COVID-19 crisis or for any other reason, you might qualify for a special enrollment period that will allow you to sign up for a new health insurance plan or to change your current plan.
To learn whether you qualify for an exception that will let you get covered, see What Happens If I Missed the Washington Obamacare Enrollment Deadline?
Obamacare’s tax penalty went away in 2019. That means that if you didn’t have health insurance coverage in 2019, you won’t have to pay a penalty when you file your taxes in this year. more...
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As Obamacare enters its open enrollment period for 2018 health plans, those seeking coverage face more chaos than ever. For many Americans, affordable coverage and streamlined enrollment still seem like faraway goals.
Below are a couple of strategies to help you get your health insurance needs met.
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