Gov. Inslee Announces Carriers for Cascade Care Public Option

Gov. Jay Inslee announced today five insurance carriers have applied to offer public option plans in a majority of counties across the state. The first year of Cascade Care, the public option program, begins later this year with plans to start coverage on Jan. 1, 2021.

“The first-in-the-nation public option continues to move toward a successful start,” Inslee said. “Now more than ever, people need access to high quality, affordable health care, and Cascade Care offers that. I am pleased that health insurance companies, hospitals and medical providers have stepped up to offer this innovative coverage option, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. We are building a solid foundation during this first year of the program and anticipate that Cascade Care will offer even more for consumers over time.”