Important Changes To Impact ID, WA, UT Health Coverage Soon

In the next few months, many Americans will be notified through the postal service or by email about health insurance changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2026.

Health insurance is a vital part of life, and not having coverage can present major obstacles when it comes to having prescriptions filled promptly and the unexpected trip to the emergency room, especially if treatment is needed out of state.

The group of Americans most at risk of being impacted over the next eight to nine years are those on Medicaid, which is a national, low-income program that is governed by individual states. More than 16 million people are at risk of losing their coverage by 2034, according to data shared by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Health Coverage Changes To Impact Idaho, Washington State, and Utah Residents

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Idaho residents face potential health insurance premium increases, for instance, a 15 percent bump for those covered under the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment period changes, potential disruptions within the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Blue Cross of Idaho, are possible once the start of 2026 begins, according to Idaho Reports.

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President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' may also present changes regarding new subsidies that will need to be included when filing taxes for residents of Utah, according to a state insurance website.

Washington residents may also take harder hits to the bank account due to a proposed rate hike for those enrolled under the state's Individual Health Insurance Market, according to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner for Washington State.