Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 605

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act face another year of double-digit rate increases.

Health insurance rates will rise an average of 22.2% starting Jan. 1, Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer announced Wednesday. This comes after thousands dropped coverage due to the expiration of federal tax credits, the debate over which led to a lengthy government shutdown last fall.

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