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CMS last month approved
a State Innovation Waiver under Section 1332 of the Affordable
Care Act that will allow all Washington residents, regardless of their
immigration status, access to qualified health plans, stand-alone qualified
dental plans, and a state affordability program called Cascade Care Savings.
The waiver will go into effect in 2024 “subject to Washington accepting
specific terms and conditions.” The approval will not “impact eligibility for
the federal premium tax credit,” which is currently not available to
undocumented immigrants. The state projects that average statewide premiums
will be 0.2% lower in 2024 and statewide enrollment will increase by 1% due
to the program. 195,690 people are currently enrolled in exchange plans in
Washington, with Molina Healthcare leading the pack at 44,414 members. |
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