Washington
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Washington Policy Information
Traditionally expanded Medicaid (31 states + DC)
State-based marketplace (17 plus DC)
The state is responsible for all marketplace functions, including health plan management, consumer assistance, eligibility and enrollment, financing, and marketing and outreach. The state manages its own marketplace website where individuals can enroll in coverage.
Established a public coverage option
Does not offer a public coverage buy-in program
Does not operate a Basic Health Program
State implemented Cascade Care in 2021. State contracts with private insurers to offer new plans that meet heightened requirements (e.g., for cost containment, network adquacy, and care quality) relative to other individual market plans.
Extended 2022 open enrollment
Extended 2022 open enrollment period through Jan. 15, 2022.
Extended the 2018 open enrollment period through Jan. 15, 2018, did not extend the 2019 open enrollment period, but extended the 2020 open enrollment period through Dec. 30, 2019. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment for 2020 was reopened from Mar. 10, 2020 through May 8, 2020 and from Aug. 13, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2020. Extended the 2021 open enrollment period through Jan. 15, 2021 and from Feb. 15, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2021.**