Tag: Washington insurance

New health insurance rules in Washington have been adopted

Logan B.
washington health insurance exchange

Rules aim to address issues within the state’s insurance and health care sectors New rules concerning health insurance policies in Washington will soon be adopted that could improve consumer coverage throughout the state. The rules are meant to introduce several provisions that are meant to improve the services that policyholders receive while also expanding coverage options. While the new rules have been praised by many throughout the state, those opposing the rules suggest that they could have a negative impact on insurance companies, clinics, and hospitals. Rules will require policies…

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Washington health insurance exchange launches new ad campaign

S.Vagus
washington health insurance exchange

New ad campaign seeks to engage young consumers Washington’s health insurance exchange has been having trouble appealing to a certain demographic. Those between the ages of 18 and 34 account for only 23% of the more than 90,000 people that have purchase coverage through the state’s exchange thus far. Exchange officials are hoping to better engage young consumers by launching a new ad campaign. If young consumers continue to avoid the exchange, and insurance coverage in general, it could turn out to be a somewhat costly problem for the insurance…

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Out-of-state health insurance companies may be able to sell policies in Washington

Marc
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Washington lawmakers mull possibility of out-of-state insurers selling policies within the state For many Washington residents, health insurance plans from last year remain cancelled. These people saw their coverage evaporate at the beginning of the year as provisions of the federal health care reform law took effect. While some insurance providers have opted to continue honoring policies that were meant to be cancelled, per a provision from the Obama Administration, many insurers have opted to keep cancelled policies cancelled. Some state lawmakers believe that action must be taken in order…

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Health insurance options limitations annoys small businesses

H. Cutner
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As of next year, the only state (aside from two counties) without a “SHOP” will be Washington. In 2014, other than two counties near the border of Oregon, the only state that won’t have a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), will be Washington, which means that the small employers across that state won’t have health insurance options that will bring them the federal tax credits that would help to keep the cost of the coverage for their workers down under the Affordable Care Act. Although the state has dozens…

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Insurance news from Washington state includes Commissioner testifying in support of HB1212

Insurance news Mike Kreidler, Washington Commissioner

Mike Kreidler has announced that he has testified against of the use of credit scores by insurers. The latest insurance news out of Washington is that Mike Kreidler, the state’s commissioner, testified on January 30 as a reflection of his support of a new bill that is a bipartisan initiative to stop insurers from being able to use credit information to calculate homeowners policy premiums. House Bill 1212 separates homeowners coverage from the current Washington law restricting credit history use. The current regulations within the state limit the extent to…

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