A $21 million jury verdict and a bankruptcy triggered a Washington appeals court decision clarifying what claims can be brought against insurers after major losses.

Tri-Cities area residents will see some of the largest increases in health insurance costs in the state if they buy their own Affordable Care Act health insurance, according to information from Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. For some people, costs are expected to more than double.

WA marketplace premiums set to rise for 2026 plan year. Loss of federal tax credits could leave 80,000 without coverage in Washington. Insurers cite federal uncertainty, health costs and service use for increases. Rates for Washington’s health insurance ...

An estimated 80,000 Washington residents could be left unable to afford health coverage if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credit.