Washington

This issue brief presents a background assessment of Washington State’s current programs and eligibility and projections for the population eligible for the Federal Basic Health Program from 134 - 200 percent FPL; a financing and cost estimate for the Federal Basic Health Program; and a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the Federal Basic Health Program.

This report provides historical and projected rates of uninsurance, under-insurance and uncompensated care in Washington State.

This report offers an analysis of information on enrollment trends, premiums, and medical costs provided by carriers to the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner supplemented with additional carrier and association information reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the U.S. Department of Labor.

On October 28, 2011, the Health Benefit Exchange (HBE) Program of the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) released an RFP for
Exchange system integration services.

Washington's First Round Exchange Establishment Grant.

Washington's exchange enabling legislation signed by Governor Gregoire.

The HCA developed issue briefs to address several key policies Washington State must consider when planning and designing a health benefit exchange.

Discussion draft prepared by Milliman for the Washington State Health Care Authority on planning Washington’s health benefit exchange.

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) application for a Level One Establishment Grant from the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to further its planning, development and design of the Washington State health insurance exchange.

This report examines the development of the ACO model, focusing on Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.