Exchange's statement on House Bill 2516

Pam MacEwan, CEO of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, has issued the following statement on the signing of House Bill 2516:

“The Washington Health Benefit Exchange applauds today’s signing of House Bill 2516 by Gov. Jay Inslee.

“This state-level legislation protects important progress made in Washington state under the Affordable Care Act. Our position as the state’s health insurance gateway is now stronger than ever, and despite continued uncertainty we may see at the federal level, this bill enables us to continue improving the customer experience for the people in our state.

“The bill...