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Washington health insurance 2027: prices, plans and free help
In Washington, the 2027 benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old averages $768 a month before tax credits, up 25% from 2026 (KFF). Open Enrollment runs Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027. A licensed advisor from America First Healthcare can compare private plans and Marketplace options with you on a free call.
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Reviewed by Jordan SarmientoUpdated
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Quick facts
- Marketplace
- Washington Healthplanfinder
- 2027 open enrollment
- Nov 1 to Jan 15
- Medicaid expansion
- Adopted
- Short-term plans
- Limited
- Insurance department
- Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Facts checked 2026-09-14.
Washington in 2027 at a glance
- Benchmark silver, age 40
- $768/mo
- 2027, before credits. Up 25% from 2026.
- Enrolled for 2026
- 290,109
- 64.5% got a premium tax credit.
- Open Enrollment
- Nov 1 to Jan 15
- Enroll by Dec 31 for a Jan 1 start.
Sources: KFF and CMS (2027 plan data), linked in the sections below.
Washington health insurance facts
- Marketplace
- Washington runs its own state-based marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder.Source
- 2027 open enrollment
- Washington Healthplanfinder states that open enrollment happens every year, beginning November 1 and ending January 15.Source All states' 2027 dates.
- Medicaid expansion
- Washington adopted Medicaid expansion (implemented January 1, 2014).Source
- State insurance department
- Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. File complaints and check agent licenses here.Source
Facts checked 2026-09-14. Rules change; confirm anything you plan around at the linked source.
Average cost of health insurance in Washington for 2027
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averages $768 a month for a 40-year-old in Washington for 2027, before any credit. That is up 25% from $612 in 2026.Source
2027 benchmark silver price by age in Washington
| Age | Per month, before credits |
|---|---|
| 21 | $601 |
| 30 | $682 |
| 40 | $768 |
| 50 | $1,073 |
| 60 | $1,631 |
| 64 | $1,803 |
Age 40 is the KFF benchmark. Other ages use the CMS default age curve.SourceSource Tax credits lower these prices for most buyers. See your own price with the 2027 price checker.
The 2026 Marketplace in Washington, in numbers
For 2026, 290,109 Washington residents picked a Marketplace plan during Open Enrollment, and 64.5% of them received an advance premium tax credit. The average premium was $738 a month per person before the credit and $343 after it, counting everyone who picked a plan. 9.6% paid $10 a month or less after the credit.Source State premium help paid by Washington’s own exchange is not included in these figures.
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averaged $612 a month for a 40-year-old in Washington in 2026, before any credit.Source
Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and the plan you pick, and you see exact 2027 numbers only on a Marketplace application or a quote. How the pieces fit together is in how much health insurance costs per month.
What our clients paid, by state and kind of plan, is in health insurance cost by state.
Health insurance companies in Washington for 2027
Washington runs its own exchange, so the 2027 insurers and plans for your ZIP code are listed on Washington Healthplanfinder. Private plans sold outside the exchange are a separate list; an advisor can compare both with you.
Cheap health insurance in Washington: where the low prices are
Tax credits change the price most. For 2026, 64.5% of Washington Marketplace enrollees got a premium tax credit, and 9.6% paid $10 a month or less after it.Source
Washington expanded Medicaid, so adults with low incomes may qualify for Medicaid at little or no cost.Source For people who mainly want protection from a large bill, a catastrophic plan can cost less; what our own clients pay is in health insurance cost by state.
Short-term health insurance in Washington
Washington law allows short-term medical plans, but they can only last three months and cannot be renewed, and they cannot be bought during open enrollment. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner reports that the only company that offered them stopped selling them in 2022.Source Short-term plans are not Marketplace coverage and do not get tax credits. How they compare with a catastrophic plan is in catastrophic coverage.
Free, impartial help in Washington
If you have Medicare or will soon: Washington’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), 1-800-562-6900.Source SHIPs are federally funded, give objective one-on-one Medicare counseling, and there is no cost to use them.Source
America First Healthcare is a licensed agency, not a SHIP or a Marketplace assister. Use them, us, or both; a second opinion costs you nothing either way.
Who we usually help in Washington
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- Families who want catastrophic-first coverage
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Washington health insurance FAQs
Is short-term health insurance allowed in Washington?
Washington law allows short-term medical plans, but they can only last three months and cannot be renewed, and they cannot be bought during open enrollment. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner reports that the only company that offered them stopped selling them in 2022.
When is open enrollment in Washington for 2027 coverage?
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage in Washington runs Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 through Washington Healthplanfinder. Enroll by Dec 31, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
How much does health insurance cost in Washington?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Washington averages $768 a month before tax credits, up 25% from $612 in 2026 (KFF). In 2026, Washington Marketplace enrollees paid $343 a month on average after tax credits ($738 before) (CMS). Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and plan.
What is the average cost of health insurance in Washington by age?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan in Washington averages about $682 a month at age 30, $768 at 40, $1,073 at 50 and $1,631 at 60, before tax credits (KFF benchmark for age 40, other ages on the CMS default age curve). Most Marketplace buyers pay less after a premium tax credit.
Does Washington use HealthCare.gov or its own marketplace?
Washington runs a state-based marketplace called Washington Healthplanfinder. Marketplace plans and any premium tax credit in Washington go through it rather than HealthCare.gov.
How do I verify an insurance agent's license in Washington?
Look the agent up through the NIPR license lookup, or contact the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Ask for the agent's name and national producer number before you share personal information. NIPR license lookup.
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