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No more NRA branded insurance for sale in Washington state

Marc
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Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has banned these policies and will issue fines. Washington state’s insurance commissioner, Mike Kreidler, has banned the sale of NRA branded insurance, labeling it as “illegal” in the state. Selling any insurance policies branded by the National Rifle Association is an offense for which fines can now be issued in the state. Kreidler will already be issuing fines to an insurance company for selling the branded coverage. Chubb Ltd. subsidiary Illinois Union Insurance Co has been ordered to cease the underwriting of NRA branded insurance…

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Abortion insurance bill moves through Washington Senate

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The measure is now on its way to the state House, in which previous years have passed it. The Washington Senate recently passed an abortion insurance bill, sending it forward to the House. Should the measure become law, it would mean that insurance companies in the state that offer maternity care would also be required to provide coverage for contraception and elective abortions. Senate Bill 6219 passed the Senate with a vote of 26-22, including the vote of one Republican. In this vote, Senator Joe Fain (R) voted along with…

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Washington health insurance rates expected to see double-digit increases

H. Cutner
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In fact, the going prediction is that premiums could rise by over 13 percent on average across the state. According to the state’s commissioner, Mike Kreidler, the Washington health insurance rates are slated to increase by an average of 13.5 percent and apparently this doesn’t come as a surprise to him. There have already been thirteen health insurance companies that have filed their 2017 plans. Those insurers are asking for an average 13.5 percent increase on Washington health insurance rates across a total of 154 individual plans for 2017. This…

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Over 200,000 people enroll for health insurance in Washington

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Washington consumers find the coverage they need through the state’s insurance exchange The open enrollment period for health insurance exchanges has ended and more than 200,000 people have enrolled for coverage in Washington. State officials note that more people may have attempted to acquire coverage through exchanges, but were unable to due to technical difficulties. Those that experienced computer issues are being encouraged to contact Washington Healthplanfinder in order to complete the enrollment process. Though the open enrollment period is over, those with partially completed enrollment applications could be granted…

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Some 11,000 new consumers enroll in Washington health insurance exchange

Logan B.
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State health insurance exchange enrolls 11,000 new consumers looking for coverage An estimated 11,000 new people have enrolled in Washington’s health insurance exchange, according to state officials. The state’s exchange has managed to attract numerous new customers who have been looking for insurance coverage. A portion of these consumers were previously uninsured, with others opting to find new policies and move away from the private market, which is becoming increasingly expensive. State officials believe that the exchange continues to see healthy growth as new consumers seek more options when it…

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Major change to Washington health insurance exchange could benefit consumers

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Consumers will now pay premiums directly to insurance providers Those purchasing health insurance coverage through the Washington exchange have begun paying their premiums directly to insurers. Previously, consumers were paying premiums to the exchange itself, which then issued these premiums to insurance companies. The change may be a boon for consumers, as many have reported problems in with premiums payments in the past. Trouble paying premiums has lead to some consumers having complications with their coverage and the state is looking to resolve this issue effectively. Many had reported problems…

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Washington approves 136 health insurance plans to be sold on state’s exchange

Logan B.
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New insurers have been approved to sell coverage to participate in the state’s insurance exchange The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner has announced the approval of some 136 individual health insurance plans that will be sold through the state’s insurance exchange. The plans come from 12 insurance companies, which had requested for rate increases of 5.4%. State regulators have approved an increase in premiums of 4.2% for these insurers, however. Consumers will be able to purchase these plans during the exchange’s upcoming open enrollment period, which begins in November…

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