A Washington Health Insurance Company Has Been Approved For Almost 25 % Rate Increase Next Year

Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:18 AM

LifeWise Health Plan of Washington submitted the request to the state office of insurance commissioners.

A Washington health insurance company has been approved for an almost 25 percent rate increase next
year. LifeWise Health Plan of Washington submitted the request to the state office of insurance
commissioners. Back in May. The request was for an increase for all its group and individual plans for
2023. The company cited an estimated increase in healthcare cost of just over 7.8 percent next year for
the increase. The company did provide any information about possible changes in coverage for next
year.

More from LOCAL NEWS with ERIC SHARP

Grays Harbor County Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Flooding and Landslides

Multiple areas have already experienced flooding, blocked culverts, and road closures, creating hazardous conditions for residents and emergency crews.
Lake Sylvia State Park Dam Being Monitored

State Parks says people living along Sylvia Creek should be ready to move quickly if flooding worsens and stay off any trails leading toward the lake.
Arrests In Aberdeen After Truck Ramming Incident

Officers got there fast, took three people into custody while three others ran off on foot.
Santa Is Coming To Ocean Park Tomorrow

Ocean Park kicks off its holiday fun tomorrow with Santa’s Parade rolling out from Beach Barons’ Field at 3:30 p.m.
Pacific County Deputies Catch The Pink Pants Suspect

Pacific County deputies say the man who bolted from law enforcement in Long Beach yesterday has been caught.

On Air Now

Now Playing

A Washington Health Insurance Company Has Been Approved For Almost 25 % Rate Increase Next Year

Share

More from LOCAL NEWS with ERIC SHARP