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Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2026 in Washington State

September 18, 2026

Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2026 in Washington State

If you live in Washington and need health coverage for 2027, knowing the dates helps you avoid a gap or a missed savings opportunity.

Key 2026 dates

  • Individual & Family Marketplace: November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
  • Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7, 2026
  • Apple Health (Medicaid): Year-round for eligible Washington residents
  • Special Enrollment Period: Available after qualifying life events such as losing coverage, getting married, having a baby, or moving

What Washington residents should know

Plans and networks vary by county. A plan that works well in King County may not include your doctors in Pierce, Thurston, Spokane, or Whitman counties. Before you enroll, check whether your preferred providers and prescription medications are covered.

Get local help

F&G Health & Wealth Group is based in Tacoma, WA and helps individuals and families across the state — including Federal Way, Spokane, Pullman, and all of Pierce, King, and Thurston counties. We explain your options in plain language and do not charge a fee to learn what is available.

Book a free 30-minute health coverage review or call/text +1(206)9605934.

Dates are based on federal and Washington state Marketplace guidance. Always confirm current rules at HealthCare.gov or Washington Healthplanfinder.

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