After an initial scare, insurers have stepped up to offer health coverage in the individual markets in two rural Washington counties, state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced Monday. He announced last week that Premera would again offer plans in Grays Harbor County's ACA insurance exchange for individuals. When insurers submitted their proposed plans and rates for 2018, none had offered to cover the market for individual plans in Klickitat and Grays Harbor counties. Health-insurance rates in Washington's individual market would increase an average of 22 percent next year, based on filings under review by state officials. He followed that up with news Monday that Molina Healthcare of Washington and Bridgespan Health Company would offer exchange plans in Klickitat County, filling the remaining gap.
CBO: 22 million more would be without health insurance over next decade under Senate bill
The Senate bill would provide for expanded tax-free Health Savings Accounts, and it would also eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood for one year. Under the House-passed bill, 23 million more people without health insurance over the same time period, CBO projected in May. The Senate bill would also reduce the federal deficit over the next 10 years by $321 billion. The Senate measure, Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), would leave 49 million people uninsured in 2026 compared to 28 million people uninsured by that year under Obamacare. While average premiums will eventually drop, CBO said Monday that the Senate bill would lead to higher out-of-pocket spending for people and fewer covered benefits.collected by :Lucy William
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