This Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast episode discusses anticipated increases in health insurance premiums for 2027 and their potential effects on Washington residents. It highlights the current open enrollment period through Washington Healthplanfinder, the state’s marketplace for comparing health and dental plans and checking eligibility for financial assistance.
Host Bennett interviews Manny Santiago, chief of equity and community partnerships for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, about changes to this year’s enrollment process. The discussion covers important deadlines that affect when coverage begins for residents seeking affordable insurance options.
Interview by Chris B. Bennett.
