Washington Healthplanfinder Premiums to Rise 21% in 2026, 80,000 at Risk from Subsidy Expiration

The Washington Healthplanfinder announced a 21% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, which will significantly impact families in Washington state. Enhanced Obamacare subsidies, which currently help over 216,000 residents save an average of $1,330 annually, are set to expire, potentially causing 80,000 Washingtonians to lose coverage due to unaffordable costs. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene emphasized the urgency of extending these subsidies to prevent a coverage cliff that would increase premiums by 65% for subsidized families.