Residents shopping for their own health insurance can start preparing for Washington’s next enrollment period, which opens Nov. 1.
Washington Healthplanfinder currently lists open enrollment for 2027 coverage from Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 15, 2027. According to its current consumer guidance, signing up by Dec. 31 allows for a plan starting Jan. 1. Plans selected from Jan. 1 through 15 start Feb. 1.
Readers in Marysville, Arlington, Stanwood and surrounding communities can use Washington Healthplanfinder to review coverage options. Its plan-estimate tool offers a 2027 option; displayed costs are estimates, with final amounts determined through the application.
Free help is available from Healthplanfinder navigators, who can explain enrollment, plan benefits and costs. The exchange’s local-help directory includes language and disability-access information.
Julie Appleby’s Oct. 23 KFF Health News guide provides broader background on the coming enrollment season.
