Brewster business's story sheds light on rural health insurance crisis

By: Kevin Teeter

Outlets: KHQ-TV

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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BREWSTER, Wash. - The Affordable Care Act's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expired on December 31. What this meant for many around the country, and in rural Washington, was a sharp spike in health insurance costs.

Dave McNamara is the sole employee at Grover's Building Supply in Brewster, which his family has owned since 1949. When Dave went to renew his insurance this year, he saw his costs would go from about $400 …

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