The Washington Health Benefit Exchange says that 209,802 customers used Washington Healthplanfinder to purchase a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) for 2018 coverage during the most recent open enrollment period. This total is a nearly 3 percent increase over last year and is 50 percent higher than the number of enrollees recorded following the first open enrollment period in 2014.

“We are continuing to see more individuals than ever use Washington Healthplanfinder to connect with health coverage that meets their needs,” said Pam MacEwan, CEO of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. “The continual gains in enrollment we have experienced through our first five open enrollment periods ref...